2011 Youth Yearbook by Arabian Horse Times

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Youth National Contenders

rAVen AfIre

SA Bold IntrIgue

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

JC VerItAS

gI Jzoe

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving JTR 17 & Under

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with Juliette Dell

AUSTIN, TE XAS

Brass Glamor shot Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 UPHA Challenge Cup 14-17

Juliette and Brass Glamor Shot

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Kaley Smit h

Just A Talkin

AKF

Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR 14-17

Owned by Donna Wold

Kevi n Pric e, Trai n

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Madeleine Simms

Smarty Ames++++// Available for Purchase

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

Expression Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

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Youth National Champion Contenders in Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-17

Owned by

2011 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2010 Youth National Champion Western Pleasure JTR 14-17 2010 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17

Lake Geneva, WI 262-348-9256

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Trained by Katie Beck For Breeding Information Contact:`

Delavan, WI 262-728-1168

Allison Cederberg ... Moving up to 14-17! A special thank you to: Blackwell Stables Grand Haven, MI Michele Blackwell Lynn Van Dyke

MSu afire Blazon

Hott Sauce

Dc BeneDict

PocoS Secret WeaPon

MSU Afire BlAzon Arabian English Pleasure JOTR / JTR 14-17 Hott SAUce Half-Arabian English Show Hack JOTR / JTR 14-17 PocoS Secret WeAPon Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR / JTR 14-17 Dc BeneDict Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR / JTR 14-17

DC Arabians

Dru & Allison Cederberg • Billings, Montana • 406-245-2091

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Sarah Delisi Continuing to build on a winning tradition.

Competing at Youth Nationals with CA Jeapordy and August Engine in Saddle Seat Equitation, Country Pleasure and Driving

John White Stables

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Rex W hite From Leadline to Academy ... Now ready for the Walk/Trot division.

Competing at Youth Nationals with Hucks High Esteem in Walk/Trot 10 & Under

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John White Stables

Zachary White As Walk/Trot comes to a close, the memories live on ... Now it is time for one last ride.

Competing at Youth Nationals with Rocky Roses, CA Jeapordy and August Engine in Walk/Trot 10 & Under Lisa Jo White 9006 W. Wonder Lake Road • Woodstock, Il 60098 815-245-2585 cell • E-mail: whitelisajo@aol.com www.JohnWhiteStables.com

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Ali Brady • Santa Ynez, CA www.AliBrady.com • 805-450-4244 April Visel Photographs 26 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

NNL Ultimate Bey x CT Pina Colada HA Hunter Pleasure 14-17 JTR HA Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under HA/AA Gelding In-Hand Stock/ Hunter JTH

Le Fire x Miss Friendship+/ HA Hunter Pleasure 14-17 JOTR HA Hunt Seat Equitation Not to Jump 14-17

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Ali Brady • Santa Ynez, CA www.AliBrady.com • 805-450-4244

Pershahn El Jamaal x EVG Tangwystl Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under JTR Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under JOTR

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+/ Jullyen El Jamaal x Von Herte Only One Western Pleasure 13 & Under JTR

"Manny, I cannot thank you enough for letting me ride this incredible horse. I know how much Jake means to you and I appreciate it so much." ~ Natalie

Proudly owned by Manny Lawrence Santa Ynez, California 805.693.1400 www.Jadecreek.com

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ferrara

Looking forward to another funfilled Youth Nationals! Wishing everyone a great show. KRUSAYDER+/ PB Western Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14-17 CMH TOPNOTCH GOLD+ H/A Western Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14-17 MOONLIGHTT CYZZLE+// H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14-17 MALIBU SUNSET M+/ PB Ladies Side Saddle English 17 & Under & Youth Showmanship

“Cynthia, ‘thank you’ honestly can not be said enough. What you have done for me is irreplaceable; all of the opportunities you have given me along with the confidence you filled me with making me feel that anything could be mine. Through the last 5 years the memories you have helped me make will truly last a lifetime. So, ‘thank you’ again.” ~ Love Caite

SUPERNATURAL PR PB Country Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14-17 BACKSTREET KID V Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14-17 30 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

The Hawley, Esqueda, and Pigott Families Email: highlandpridearabians@hotmail.com www.HighlandPrideArabians.com

“Cynthia, congratulations on your winning Female Trainer of the Year! I'm not the only one who thinks you are the best! It was exciting to celebrate that special moment with you. Thank you for everything you've done for me over the years. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be a Multi-National Champion, or have the most amazing horses! I hope we make a lot of great memories together at Youth Nationals, as I ride my last year in 13 & Under. You’re the best trainer ever, and I love you!”

Highland Pride is proud to present this magical group of Scottsdale, Regional and National Winners!

Love Sarah

THE BIG DANCE+// H/A Show Hack & H/A Country English Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under MOONLIGHTT CYZZLE+// H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under BROADWAY SHOW PB Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under MAMA MIA LOA H/A English JTR & JOTR 13 & Under TRISTINA CB PB Country Pleasure & Show Hack JTR & JOTR 13 & Under j u ne 2011 | Youth • 31

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Reserve National Champion

(Allusion AOF x LM Padrons Affair) Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR

Multi-National Champion

(Starof Fame V x Peppys Dainty Queen) Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 2009 ARABIAN HORSE TIMES READERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHOICE AWARD HALF-ARABIAN SPECIALTY HORSE OF THE YEAR

My Little Mojo, My mojo, my spitfire, my grimm's, my little sissy. I'm so proud of you!!! You know how to do this, now go and have some fun and hold on to every moment!! Love Love, Madi

Holland, We wanted to congratulate you on your talent, hard work and successes. We're so impressed with your tremendous achievements and your silly amusements! You are so wonderful and we are endlessly enthralled. Best to you & forever love, Mom and Dad

National Champion

(TF Khoumotion x Satin Fire) PB Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR National Champion

(Out of Cyte x Cymply Red) Half-Arabians Ladies Side Saddle English

“A big hug and a kiss to Cynthia Burkman!! Cynthia and her squad of exceedingly exceptional talent - at all times; all of the time and on every occasion, they have the rider at the heart of their tireless effort. Thank You!”

National Champion

Love your grateful friends, The Stevens Family

(Afire Bey V x Mattabach) PB Country English Pleasure & Show Hack JOTR & JTR

Caitlin, Sarah, Hannah & Tabitha - Let's Do It !! My best wishes for a CRAZY-GOOD Youth Nationals! Love, Holland

JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

Proudly shown by Remington Monroe Equine LLC Trained by Burkman Centre 2460 Hwy 135 • Los Alamos, CA 93440 Phone: 805.344.1100 • Cell: 805.350.0342 www.Burkmancentre.com

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Expectations by Colleen Scott

2011 Youth NatioNals Preview

nearly two decades old now, the Youth national Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse show is nearly upon us. From July 23-30, 2011, thousands of horses and exhibitors will gather in Albuquerque, n.m., to compete in what is likely the culmination of their entire competitive year. For some, there will be tears of joy as they take a victory pass; for others, perhaps tears of disappointment as they realize that the performance they delivered wasn’t the one they had hoped for. but for all, it will be memorable, and for all, it will be a celebration of the bond between horse and rider. Longtime show Commission member and its current chair mickey Hegg describes the Youth nationals as being far more than a show. “it is 10 days of education, competition

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and fun for our great riders,” she says. This year’s schedule confirms her sentiments. in addition to the standard fare of classes, this year’s show includes several new opportunities. An exciting addition to this year’s show is reined Cow Horse JTr 17 & Under Limited exhibitions in the Arabian and Half-Arabian divisions. “They would be inclusive of a reining pattern, followed by the release of one

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cow into the arena, with the rider ‘boxing’ the cow at the end of the arena,” says Hegg. “They do not take the cow down the rail, nor do they work circles; it would perhaps be compared to a walk/trot or introductory class when approved by the united States equestrian Federation (uSeF). That means on December 1 of this year, which is why it is being run as an exhibition class this year. It is our hope that more youth will become involved in the working western classes of shows, as generally there is quite a lot of interest.” Another new segment of competition is Arabian Sport Horse under Saddle jTR 17 & under, which has been added for both Arabians and Half-Arabians. Also on the agenda, as has been a tradition for the past several years, is the Arabian Professional and Amateur Horseman’s

Association clinic, which this year will feature the 2010 Horseman and Horsewoman Of The Year, Bob Battaglia and Vickey Bowman. Slated from 2-5 p.m., Thursday, july 21, in the Horse Arena, it is always a highlight. This will be followed by the uSeF Saddle Seat experts, talking about the saddle seat team. “All of these events are in addition to the other annual events, such as the stick horse race for the little ones, hippology, resale availability of riding clothes, youth judging and the annual Arabian Youth Association convention,” says Hegg. “All days and times can be found in the Omnibus, which is also available online.” Although she has been involved for many years, Hegg never tires of the Youth nationals, even though it requires a long trip from her home in Ireland. “What keeps me interested year after year is the youth themselves, as I

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enjoy working with them,” she says. “secondly, i am a lifelong fan of the Arabian horse—put the two together and it’s a great combination every time. Lastly, i believe that we all need to give back to what we believe in, and i enjoy working with people and making the best show we can make. Working with the other members of the Youth national show Commission has always been a most enjoyable effort for me, and, i hope, for them. We may not always agree, but we work well together and respect each other’s opinions, and try to do what is best for our show. our support staff has always been the best, and we have people coming to do their all-important jobs, and everyone is an expert at what they do. We have the best!”

and to enjoy the camaraderie of their peers. Last year’s youth were such good troopers, and excellent young horsemen and women, as they are every year.”

Hegg notes that there have been a few challenges this year, especially the delay of the omnibus and the eHV-1 outbreak which caused the cancellation of some shows. “We are hoping that our exhibitors will be able to find shows with their necessary classes in order to qualify,” she says. “our main aim is to have a national show where our youth exhibitors can come to compete for the final top honors,

At this writing, entries are still pouring in (due to the extension of the deadline following the eHV-1 outbreak and delayed omnibus), so it is hard to predict how many young Arabian enthusiasts will make the trip to new mexico. but what is certain is that when the show concludes on saturday, July 30, every exhibitor will have a lifetime of memories to take home. VanGo Arabians’ Toni Trego, DVm, who is

Another challenge facing the show Commission is the sponsorship of jackets and belt buckles. “We know that for many, these are not easy times. We have never raised the price of these sponsorships, which are $300, and have worked very diligently with our vendor to keep the price of the awards the same so we can continue to present them to our winners. We are most grateful to our vendors for working with us, and hope we can get the sponsors needed to continue this traditional program.”

Exciting New Cutting Clinic Offered at Youth Nationals membership Chair of the Arabian Cutting Horse Association, wanted to share her love of the discipline with others. on Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29, she has made arrangements to provide youth riders with the opportunity of a lifetime: riding a finished cutting horse in a clinic setting with multititled trainer John Garland. The horses provided for this event aren’t just any horses, but all champions, with each of them holding an average of four national cutting titles. Participants will do dry work on Thursday

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and move on to live cattle Friday. There is a nominal fee of $50. We caught up with Toni and asked a few questions about this new, exciting opportunity. What made you want to organize this event at Youth Nationals? Although i have only been involved in Arabian cutting for a few years, it has been the most fun i have ever had in a lifetime of involvement with horses. i am always looking

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What are you hoping to accomplish by putting this together?

As a horse-crazy kid of modest means, I was blessed with many wonderful mentors and

benefactors who helped nurture my interest through involvement in clinics and other

educational activities presented by 4-H and various Arabian horse clubs. As an adult, I

have found my passion and been blessed with for opportunities to promote cutting, and in particular Arabian cutting, to anyone who will listen. Last year, my husband and I hosted two all-breed introductory cutting clinics at our farm with john Garland as the clinician. They were very well received, but I felt that we could get more people ‘hooked’ if they could ride actual finished cutting horses, rather than trying to learn about cutting and cattle work on their trail and pleasure horses. When I decided to try to put together a clinic where we provided people with finished horses to ride, I had several reasons for wanting to hold it at Youth nationals. Obviously, the youth are the future of any sport or discipline, so I wanted a venue with lots of young people. I also wanted to present the sport to a large, diverse audience that might not otherwise have the opportunity to watch or participate in cutting. Finally, because I was hoping to use some of the best competitive horses in the industry, I wanted to hold the clinic at a time and place that would not interfere with these horses’ show schedules. Youth nationals presented the obvious best fit for all these criteria. I am very grateful to all of the other horse owners and trainers who are sharing their great horses and time to make this clinic a reality. I also owe a debt of gratitude to Mickey Hegg and the Youth nationals Show Commission for accepting my clinic proposal.

more success than I dared dream through

my involvement in Arabian cutting. not only is

the sport exciting and challenging, but it is filled

with some of the nicest, most helpful horse people I have ever met. I feel compelled to share what I

think is the “best-kept secret” in our industry: that Arabians are great cutting horses and that cutting is a rewarding and challenging sport that can be enjoyed by horse lovers of any age.

Any other thoughts about the interest of youth in the working western divisions?

I think that horsemen and women of all ages

are drawn to the working western divisions for obvious reasons. In all of our working western disciplines, horses are shown individually and scored objectively, giving the impression of

a more level playing field than that of other

disciplines. Adding cattle to the mix is a great

equalizer, making every competition anybody’s to win or lose. Young people are very active in these types of events outside of the Arabian breed. It

is up to us to show our youth that Arabians are suitable working western mounts.

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“You Know We’re Superstars, We Are Who We Are ...”

Merritt +// Arabian Show Hack 14-17 Dressage Training Level 14-17

With Sylvia Rogan

Heritage Bey Kat Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure 14-17 Mounted Native Costume 14-17 Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 Show Hack JOTR

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National Champion Western Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14-17

National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14 - 17

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 14 - 17

www.wolfsprings.com

Trainers: Greg Harris (Managing), Thiago Sobral, and Marisa Basinger

National Champion Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under

Hunter Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under

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H/A Country English Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under

National Champion

Country English Pleasure JTR & JOTR 13 & Under Show Hack JTR 13 & Under JOTR 17 & Under

Trained by

Beethe Arabians

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Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under

200 South Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Trainers: Greg Harris (Managing), Thiago Sobral, and Marisa Basinger

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H/A Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17

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Reserve National Champion

Owned by Cynthia & Joey Crawford

Reserve National Champion

EA Crown Prince Country Pleasure Driving JTD 17 & Under

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Owned by Elise & Elaina Roeder

H/A English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

Halsteads Romeo

Multi-Regional Champion

Owned by Elise & Elaina Roeder

Owned by Emily Shippee

Multi-Regional Champion

Second Millennium

Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under & Saddle Seat Equitation

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Multi- Regional Champion

All Eyes Onme

Park & English Pleasure

Reserve National Champion

SF Mini Me

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Bey Berry Dancer

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Multi-National Champion

Owned & presented by Meagan Mains

Saddle Seat Equitation & Native Costume

avalon

H/A Park & English Pleasure

Emily Moore and Fu n ky W hi te B oy Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 UPHA Challenge Cup 14-17 Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17

2011 Region 12 Unanimous Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 2011 Region 12 Reserve Champion HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17

Proud parents: Tom & Elizabeth Moore Vicki Humphrey Training Center Canton, GA 770.740.8432 ~ VHTC@VickiHumphrey.com www.VickiHumphreyTrainingCenter.com

3 Generations Showing in 2011 ... Barbara Chur - ("Gowie") Grandmother Lissa Tehan ("Mom")

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But only 1 showing at Youth Nationals. SAWYER TEHAN and

National Champion HE BE SHOWY DFA in

H/A Geldings Stock/Hunter JTH 17 & Under

National Champion WIND SABER in H/A Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under H/A Hunter Seat Equitation 10 & Under

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Love, Mom & Gowie Strawberry Banks Farm East Aurora, New York • info@strawberrybanksfarm.com

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2011 Youth National Contenders

Sarah Rahimi

Brave and Noble Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under

Strawberry Blonde HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17

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Chloe Lloyd

Save Your Pennys Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17

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2010 U.S. National Champion

2011 Region 12 Unanimous Champion Country English Pleasure JTR

Youth National Champion Contenders with

SARAH BETH WOMBLE

JTR & JOTR 14-17

Siereusly Hot WH H/A English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 2011 Region 12 Unanimous Champion H/A English Pleasure JOTR & JTR

B E LV E D E R E F A R M 2900 Rome Road, Cedartown, GA 30125 Trainer Tara Carpio, 706-402-9258, tara@belvederefarmllc.com mickey@belvederefarmllc.com, 770-597-0121

ROL Firecracker Country English Pleaure JOTR & JTR Stormin Norman W Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR & JOTR The Bandera+ Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Arabian Ladies English Sidesaddle EC Question Aire HA/AA Mares Stock/Hunter Type JTH & JOTH Maahdallion Arabian Geldings JTH

KIESNER TRAINING www.KiesnerTraining.com

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NATIONAL CHAMPION +//

3 ... 2 ... 1 ... CLEAR!

Trained by Kiesner Training www.KiesnerTraining.com

REGION 12 & 15 MULTI-CHAMPION YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION

AND CASSIDY RAYMOND

Proudly owned by Raymond Arabians LLC Houston, TX

H/A COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR & JTR 14-17 UPHA SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

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Hannah Feldman

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HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under

Malieka+/

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 13 & Under Showmanship JTH 13 & Under

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Alexandra Holder Let The Sun Shine+/ UPHA Challenge Cup H/A Saddle Seat Equitation

My last year as a youth has finally arrived, and I would never be where I am today without the love, guidance, and support of so many great people. My parents have been with me every step of the way; not only have they financed my endeavors, but they have encouraged me to push myself and to gain as much as I can from this experience. I have had the privilege of working with many amazing trainers over the years, including Rick Nab, Lori Ross, Ryan Strand, and Jason Krohn. They have all played a part in shaping me as a rider and have helped me to achieve great success. I owe many thanks to Carole Stohlmann, who has put the ‘finishing touches’ on my riding and has made me realize my full potential. Lastly, I would like to thank Kelly Mathews, my trainer. Without her, none of this would ever have been possible. I owe my achievements and the happiness that has come with them to all of you. Thank you so much for making this such a valuable and memorable experience.

Arriviste Arabians

Just Breezin’

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Kelly Mathews

Carole Stohlmann

Lockport, IL

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Shea Urgit us wit h

The Real Slim Shady 2011 Region 8 Champion HA/AA Show Hack JTR 2011 Region 8 Reserve Champion HA/AA Side Saddle 2010 Youth National Champion HA/AA Show Hack JTR 2010 Youth National Reserve Champion HA/AA Show Hack JOTR 2010 Region 8 Champion HA/AA Show Hack JTR

Look for Slim and Shea in: HA/AA English Show Hack JOTR/JTR HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle English JTR

Dear Shea, This journey has been long and filled with surprises! You have achieved so much more than we ever expected because all we ever wanted was for you to be happy. Well, horses have always made you happy. Congratulations on making your dream to become a National Champion come true. Now you know that hard work and persistence can pave the way for anything you hope to accomplish. We know this is just the beginning. —Love Mom, Dad and Anna

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Peyt on Randle wit h BF

Vittorio

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Dear Becky and Bob: I’m very grateful for you letting me show Jack and James. They are such good boys and so much fun to ride. They are amazing horses and you are amazing people. —Love, Peyton

RSH

Just Jack

HA/AA Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Prince Monaco

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA/AA Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Offered For Sale

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Leah Perczak wit h

Colorado + Cowboy Roy

Bree Williams wit h

H/A Reining JTR 14-17 H/A Reining Seat Equitation JTR 14-17

Charmed N Color

HA/AA Reining JTR 14-17

American Idol +/ Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

Berryance

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

Play With Fire

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 Offered For Sale

Sultans Day Dream BCR Satisfactionn

H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

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DC Magnum Storm 2011 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Gelding JTH

Arabian Geldings JTH

Anna Marie BHF

2011 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Arabian Mare JTH

Arabian Mares JTH

Rohara Mademoiselle

2011 Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Mare JTH

Half-Arabian Mares JTH

Emma proud parents David & Terry Anne Boggs Elk River, Minnesota

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BP Klassique Bey

2010 Canadian National Champion English Show Hack JTR

Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under JTR 14-17

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spending Time With The 2011 Youth nationals Judges by Colleen scott

John Rannenberg

Martha Murdock

Richard Wright

Kelly Alcorn

Jeff Lee

Deb Witty

Jeremy Harper

Janet Henderson

Kevin Jochens

Dale Pederson

Joan Darnell

Charlotte Trentelman

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2011 Youth NatioNals Judges This year’s Youth nationals judges carry the monumental honor of adjudicating what is the highlight of the year for our youth riders. The panels are Martha Murdock, john Rannenberg and Richard Wright for english/Saddle Seat; Kelly Alcorn, jeff Lee and Deb Witty for Western/ Reining and Trail; jeremy Harper, janet Henderson and Kevin jochens for Hunter Pleasure/Show Hack and Showmanship; Archibald Cox, Dale Pederson and Kristen Freeman Lowry for Hunt Seat/Working Hunter; and joan Darnell and Charlotte Trentelman for Dressage. We caught up with some of them between shows and asked a few questions.

Is this the first time you are judging Youth Nationals? If so, what are you most looking forward to? If not, what is your favorite thing about this show? Kelly Alcorn: This is my third time judging Youth nationals. As always, it’s the kids, the smiles, the tears, and the growth in each and every exhibitor there. Joan Darnell: Yes, this is the first time I will be judging the Arabian Youth nationals. I’m looking forward to seeing some great rides with correct training. Janet Henderson: Yes, this is the first time I will be judging Youth nationals. I am looking forward to seeing high caliber young riders on their great horses. Kevin Jochens: This is not my first time judging Youth nationals. It is always a joy. What I am most pleased about is the camaraderie of the kids. They compete against each other and yet root for each other. It’s refreshing. Jeff Lee: I have judged Youth nationals before. I like to watch their enthusiasm and their energy. I also like to see them make their trainers crazy. Martha Murdock: I have judged Youth nationals before. I look forward to judging Saddle Seat equitation because at the highest level of competition our riders begin to shine even as early as the walk/trot age group. For example, I judged a walk/trot national Champion who went on to

become a rider on the Gold Medal World Cup Team uSA. It was very rewarding to see this rider with riders from all breeds representing a discipline on the world stage and remembering how her talent was so easy to recognize when judging her in her first national Championship class. John Ranneberg: This is my first time judging Youth nationals. However, I have attended many times over the years as a coach. I always look forward to seeing the outstanding horses and the very high level of horsemanship and determination. Charlotte Trentelman: This is my first time judging Youth nationals. I’m looking forward to the energy and dedication shown by the riders and their support teams (families and trainers) that kept them focused on qualifying and arriving at the show. I expect all to be serious competitors—but also have fun. Deb Witty: Yes, this is my first time judging Youth nationals. I’m looking forward to working with the other two judges on my panel, jeff Lee and Kelly Alcorn.

How can we encourage our youth riders to continue as adult riders? Joan Darnell: Youth riders need to have correct training and be mounted on safe horses with which they can be successful. Success breeds confidence, and confident riders enjoy the sport and hopefully will continue to train and compete as they become adults. Janet Henderson: I think our shows and our association can continue to emphasize a sense of camaraderie and inclusion to encourage continued participation. Kevin Jochens: In most cases there is going to be a natural “gap” at some point. Leaving high school and entering college or the work force is going to cause a natural increase in social and financial pressures that wasn’t present before. I think the key is keeping the interest alive, and with the generation we are talking about, that means social media. Maintaining a feeling of engagement with the breed and sport through social media is vital to their re-entering the industry when the pressure mentioned before alleviates. If they “drop off ” and form other interests, we have lost them, probably for good.

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2011 Youth NatioNals Judges Jeff Lee: i think we can encourage the youth by building their confidence and helping them have fun. Hopefully, they will want to continue. Martha Murdock: i think that this question is an universal one that covers not only youth but all exhibitors in our breed. For way too long we have put the emphasis on qualifications or earning points to get to the next level. The results of this are that shows are held with little to offer but class after class with little or no competition. There is no time to talk to people or even enjoy time with customers if you are a trainer. The horse shows are not fun. You can add this to not being able to tell an exhibitor when they are going to be showing, because you really have no idea how many classes will be canceled that day. The most difficult situation for me to explain is when you have a horse or rider that really wants to go to the horse show and go up the levels and your ability to take them there depends on how many entries show up in a class. You see, even if they win, it may not be enough points to get them where they want to go by the deadline. Why are we making it more difficult to show our horses when we need to make it easier? showing Arabians should be for the fun of it, and exhibitors need to feel that they can’t wait to go to the next one and spend time with their horses and friends, not that they have to go to get qualified for anything. next, as judges we have to take the class descriptions and follow them as they are written. We have them on the top of every judge’s card that we are handed before every class. For too many years this has been ignored, and if a horse wins in one division he just keeps on winning. some horses can be top open horses and top amateur horses in the same year, but many can’t and by class description should not be winning. Just as some country english pleasure horses can do a good job as a show hack horse, but many simply change tack and because they are great horses they are winning, but not by the rules we are supposed to be judging by. it is not just pick the best horse that gets around the ring with the fewest mistakes no matter how much we love the horse. The horse has to perform according to the class description to win the class. exhibitors need to understand the concept of quality, manners, performance, conformation, substance, suitability and how these apply to the classes they enter.

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John Rannenberg: i find it hard to believe that these young riders and handlers would not continue on as adults in some capacity. These kids live and breathe horses and have been doing so since they were just old enough to get on. Competing at this level requires such a huge commitment and dedication to perfecting your craft. What a great life lesson to learn at such a young age! Charlotte Trentelman: There is usually a time when young riders have to go to college, start careers and families, and become adults. A percentage will come back when, years later, they have time to commit to themselves again. i believe it is the bond between the young rider and the horse that brings them back. The closer they are involved in the day-to-day life of the horse as young people, the greater the chance is that they will want to return. Deb Witty: i feel that we can make the youth experience the best possible so that showing becomes a passion that they want to carry into adulthood. it should be more than just about the ribbons, it should be about the whole experience.

At the most recent show you judged, was there anything that stood out in your mind as being particularly good? Kelly Alcorn: What stands out at most of the shows i judge is the “try” and “heart” in the exhibitors and their horses. Joan Darnell: The last show i judged was the region 11 Championships in springfield, ill. i was very impressed with the quality of the horses. They were very much a sport horse type, and most of them were accepting the contact appropriate for their level of training. Janet Henderson: i have had the pleasure most recently, of seeing quality training and happy horses in the hunter pleasure, country english pleasure and the sport horse divisions. Kevin Jochens: When i judge, i always marvel at the dedication of the trainers and exhibitors. Different horses and riders are going to rise to different levels

2011 Youth NatioNals Judges of achievement depending on natural ability, but the dedication to the craft of horsemanship can be constant, and seeing it carrying through makes me feel good about the future of horse sports. Jeff Lee: The last show I judged was in Santa Barbara. I noticed a lot of older people showing in amateur classes. The trail classes I judged out there were very good. Martha Murdock: I judged a show recently that had a large number of new riders and horses. These exhibitors were new to the show ring and were riding with various training barns, and some were on their own. They were all select riders and even though they were from different barns you could see that they were enjoying and supporting each other. These riders were all properly mounted with horses that suited their ability, and they loved being in the horse show. It was such a thrill to have exhibitors appreciate our efforts while judging them. When we walked the line, they had big smiles on their faces because they were happy to be there. The trainers and friends who got them there did a great job matching the riders with their horses and keeping them safe. The select division is a great concept and one that needs to continue to be used wisely for the level of horse and rider. It should be a place for our most seasoned veterans to find homes. John Rannenberg: I had the privilege of judging the Ohio Buckeye. It was refreshing to see that although it is a really tough time for our country and economy, there is still a great desire to show beautiful and talented Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Charlotte Trentelman: At the most recent show I judged (recognized dressage), I was struck by the number of different breeds and crosses shown and the increase of amateurs and juniors competing with them. At times, we are stuck in a rut with one breed, or one line of a breed, forgetting that dressage can be done well by all, if trained correctly. Suitability is an important factor that we sometimes forget. Deb Witty: Recently, I judged the Pre-Show at Region 7 and was very impressed with the youth reining horses.

Reining seat equitation has come a long way, and I am looking forward to judging it in july.

Is there something you think the youth riders are better at than their adult counterparts? Kelly Alcorn: Making their own fun is something we adults seem to lose as we age. Joan Darnell: Youth riders usually are very enthusiastic riders, and most are very determined to be successful. Janet Henderson: I think our Arabian youth have the benefit of some wonderful trainers. So, if they are better at anything, it is a result of that good training. Kevin Jochens: I sometimes think that the youth riders are better than the adults at rooting for each other even while they are competing against each other. This is an area in which they can teach the adults something. Jeff Lee: The youth riders have no fear. As we get older, we start getting afraid. Martha Murdock: Hopefully, they will all be good students and know and understand the rules. John Rannenberg: Probably relaxing. Seems like the older we get, the more stress we put on ourselves. Charlotte Trentelman: Young riders are more forward thinking in their riding. They don’t hold back as much. They also don’t seem as rattled by outside disturbances as much. Deb Witty: I think that younger riders have the advantage over adults, purely from a standpoint of “lack of inhibitions.” They have no fear, they are not paying the bills, and they do not worry about the future nearly as much as adults. Adults let “baggage” get in their way sometimes, and they take this way too seriously. Kids seem to be more relaxed. Adults tend to forget that this is just a horse show, not a summit to negotiate world peace, and that there will be another one next week …

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What do you hope our youth riders take away from this show? Kelly Alcorn: i hope all the exhibitors leave this national show with some emotional growth and their love of the horse intact. Joan Darnell: i hope the riders will have successful rides and if not, that by my comments on the tests, they will be able to gain a little piece of advice that will improve their rides for the next show. Janet Henderson: i am a coach, clinician and a competitor, so i understand what it is like to “put yourself out there.” Put your best effort forward and take pride in your best moments. Kevin Jochens: i would hope our youth riders will take away a sense of pride in their efforts, whether or not those efforts are rewarded at the show. The rewards may be down the road for some of them, but there will be rewards for them in life for having competed. Jeff Lee: Have the knowledge that you tried your best and were fair to your horse. if you do that, then you are a winner. Martha Murdock: i hope the winners understand how lucky they are to have the horses that got them there and the adults that supported them. Also, i hope that those who don’t win understand how lucky they are to have a Youth nationals to show in at all. They should know that many of us that make a living training horses didn’t win our first Top Tens until we were in our 20s because we didn’t have a Youth nationals. my first nationals was in 1973, and the only youth classes were saddle seat and stock seat. The youth of today have a lot to be thankful for, and i would be curious to know how many people remember who won those two classes in 1973? That should put some perspective on winning and losing, because it is the ride that people remember, not the roses.

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John Rannenberg: regardless of the outcome at the show, recognize the fact that just getting to Youth nationals to compete is huge. be a good sport. Tell someone you don’t know who just won, Congratulations! it will make their day, and you will feel good too. remember to treat your horse with respect and kindness and be aware of its needs. Charlotte Trentelman: super memories of a great time! Deb Witty: i hope that riders come away with a feeling of accomplishment. riding at nationals is a big deal in itself. being there and having fun and doing your best is what it is all about.

There are a lot of big classes with high quality horses and talented riders at Youth Nationals. What helps set the champions apart for you? Kelly Alcorn: it’s all in the details. neat, clean, safe, and presented with confidence. Janet Henderson: i want to see harmony between horse and rider. The homework has been done, and the polish has been added. Kevin Jochens: The things that set the champions apart are frequently minute and subtle. i was asked after judging my first national level show, “Wasn’t it hard with so many great horses?” i replied, “no, that’s what made it easy.” There was so much from which to choose, i could usually pick exactly what i wanted and not “settle.” That fact that the differences are so small is also why judges will almost never judge exactly alike. it’s why we must respect each other and our efforts and opinions. on any given day there may be several horses in the ring that could win. each of us sees something different in each horse. Defining those qualities … honing them and presenting them at just the right moment is what makes a champion. That’s what makes a show like this so exciting. Great horses and great riders … all searching for their “moment.” i can’t wait to judge it, and i hope i am in center ring when those moments come to pass.

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Jeff Lee: Confidence really stands out to me in the ring. That comes from doing the homework before you get there.

Janet Henderson: Breathe! everyone coming through the in-gate has a nagging issue; so, the best advice is to keep riding, keep smiling, and remember to breathe!

Martha Murdock: It is important to keep in mind that there will be three of us making the choices about who will be champion. In the two show rings that we will be judging in, we will at times be controlling the ring by calling the classes and there will be other times when we see these horses from a different perspective. Horses will look different from ring to ring and from the judge’s position in the ring. Horses look different going different directions of the ring and on or off the rail depending on the horse. The riders who do their homework and know where in these rings their horse looks best at each gait will have an advantage because each of us will have a different view at different times during the classes. The line-up is also important and how an exhibitor lines up counts as well. The line-up is not a rest period. It is the place to judge conformation and quality. If the horses are asked to back, they must back correctly. Riders who understand that there are three of us judging and show their horses accordingly will have an advantage. Know the horse and study the arena so you can use it to your advantage throughout the entire show.

Kevin Jochens: I would tell every exhibitor to have fun. enjoy the ride, and if you win, whatever it might be, green ribbon, pink ribbon, Top Ten, Reserve or Champion, appreciate it. As you are taking that last pass out the gate, be mentally “there.” Remember it always. nothing is promised us in life, and this experience may never come your way again. Jeff Lee: Have fun. Try not to get too nervous. just relax and do your best. Martha Murdock: We owe it to our youth to teach them a better way to look at our sport when it comes to the judges, and they will return to the ring as adults who have respect for what we are all trying to do … enjoy the Arabian horse.

John Rannenberg: Perfect harmony.

John Rannenberg: To remember to take a moment and reflect and think how fortunate you are to be doing something you love. never take these opportunities you have been given for granted and be appreciative to your parents, grandparents, or whoever helped you get there. What a gift! You are lucky!

Deb Witty: What sets a national champion apart for me can differ for each class. Sometimes it will be a great performance; sometimes it will reflect a gifted horse or rider that shines on that particular day. One thing that I have learned from showing on a national level is that everyone can be a champion on a given day, and every great horse and rider can have an “off day.” That is what keeps us coming back year after year.

Charlotte Trentelman: Don’t be afraid of judges! They really want you to succeed. In order to be a recognized uSeF judge we have had lots of show experience, and we all had “first shows.” There is probably nothing that can happen in the ring that the judge hasn’t at least seen before (or probably done themselves). If we are not smiling 100% of the time, perhaps it’s because we are concentrating on our jobs ... not because we don’t like what we see.

If you could share one piece of advice with every exhibitor, what would it be?

Deb Witty: My advice would be “do your best” and that is all you can do. every show has a different outcome, and the best way to enjoy the experience is to set personal goals and do your best. Win or lose, you can feel proud of your achievements if you try hard. n

Joan Darnell: Preparation is the key to performing the movements with precision and accuracy.

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Mom and Dad, Thank you so much for everything. You have been the most generous and supportive parents ever. In everything that I have pursued you two have been behind me one hundred percent. You never miss a concert, track meet, or horse show, yet you are the most busy people I know. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful parents. Lori, A big thanks to you for putting the finishing touches to my riding. You are much more than a coach to me; you are a great friend. I definitely plan to keep using your coaching into my 18-39 years. Eq for life! Deb, I can't even begin to thank you enough. These past few years have been the most amazing and rewarding years of my life. None of that would have been possible without all of the time and effort you so graciously invested in me. What began a short two years ago as a hobby, has become my passion and you are a big reason for that. My dream is to someday ride with the grace and "feel" that you do. Not only have you taught me how to ride, but you have taught me invaluable life lessons. You are a true teacher, horseman, and most of all, friend. I'm already excited to start the next chapter of my horse career after this year!

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Owned by Twin Creek Farm LLC of Pickens, SC 493 Boone Road, Newnan, GA 30263 • www.ShowtimeTrainingCenter.net Barn 770-252-3300 • Tish Kondas 678-427-0595 • Carla Schiltz 253-380-0853

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Olivia Boggs

Amnestey & Olivia Boggs

Purebred Hunter Pleasure JtR and JOtR 14-17.

Olivia will be competing in the following Halter classes: tm tenAciOus - PB Gelding JtH 17 & under + JOtH 17 & under DR Gilty PleAsuRes - HA stock type mare JtH 17 & under csP ROBeRt ReDfORD - HA stock type Gelding JtH 17 & under JustA JiGOlO - HA saddle type Gelding JtH 17 & under

MIDWEST STATION I, INC.

Janene & Bob, Austin & Olivia Boggs, Osseo, Minnesota & Scottsdale, Arizona Bob Boggs: 612-229-2021 - Janene Boggs: 612-325-2021 108 â&#x20AC;˘ Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

YOUTH NATIONALS

sHARiAH stAR & Olivia Boggs HA Western Pl JtR & JOtR 14-17 HA Western side saddle 17 & under HA Western Horsemanship 14-17

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Tayler Rinehart showing ...

Errogonce

(Allionce x Twilite) +/

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving JTD 17 & Under Owned by Tayler Rinehart

Windy Meadows Equestrian Center • LaGrange, KY Clarke Vesty, Trainer

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Lika Handsome Dude (R-A Kuasar x Raven Hair Beauty)

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving JTD 17 & Under Owned by Karen & Linda Hoeschele

Mabel Baker

(Mister Creme Genes x Khemosbayprincess)

HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17 HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR 14-17 Owned by Tayler Rinehart Bred by Windy Meadows Equestrian Center

Windy Meadows Equestrian Center • LaGrange, KY Clarke Vesty, Trainer

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Victoria Oto

Themusicofthenite+/ Zodiac Matador x Saber Saheddi

Competing in Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 and Showmanship 2010 Youth National Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under and Top Ten Hunter Pleasure JTR Proudly owned and shown by Victoria Oto, Moraga, CA

Camille Waechter

Alloura LR+/

Knight Invader x Montana II

Competing in Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR and JTR 14-17, Native Costume JOTR and JTR 14-17, Showmanship 14-17 and Saddle Seat Equitation 2010 Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian Native Costume 14-17 2009 Youth National Top Ten Show Hack 13 & Under, Native Costume 13 & Under, and Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under 2010 Region 3 Champion Equitation, Half-Arabian Country Select Proudly owned and shown by Camille Waechter, Orinda, CA

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Youth NatioNal al

Contenders

Kana Sumiyoshi

My Generation

Apllopalooza x Ghazis Jewel

Competing in Arabian Country JOTR and JTR 14-17 and Native Costume JOTR and JTR

Tyler Hickerson

Red Zeppelin

My Generation x Zucharita

Competing in Arabian Country English Walk/Trot 10 & Under and Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under Proudly owned by Roberta Andreotti, Colusa, CA

Proudly owned and shown by Kana Sumiyoshi, Moraga, CA

Cameron Hickerson

Sir Prise+/

Sir Magni Feke+// x Sireyn Bey Berry

Competing in Arabian Country English Walk/Trot 10 & Under and Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under

Proudly owned by Todd & Karstin Hickerson, Dixon, CA

Hickerson ArAbiAn sHow Horses

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“Have I t old

you lately ...” 2011 Unanimous Champion Scottsdale Saddle Seat Equitation

Alex Holloway and

GSF

High Caliber

Showing in Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation UPHA Challenge Cup Available for Purchase

Mom and Dad ... I love you and thank you for all that you have done for me. Josh and Jennifer ... What do I say, there is so much! Robin Porter ... Thank you for trusting me with your great horses. Carole Stohlmann, Stan Morey and Ross Tarkington ... I am thankful for all that you have taught me.

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Love, Alex Holloway

... Alex Holloway Toi Store CRF

Showing in Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 2011 Region 9 Top Five Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Owned by Robin Porter

Hollywood

Showing in Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation

2011 Region 9 Champion Saddle Seat Equitation Owned by Kim Warren

Matisse

Showing in Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 2011 Region 9 Reserve Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Owned by Toskhara Arabians Available for Purchase

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Brandon Walker RUSSELL CROWE Showing in Half-Arabian Geldings Saddle/Pleasure JTH 17 & Under 2011 Region 9 Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Gelding 2 & Over Available for Purchase

DANTE FF

Showing in Arabian Geldings JOTH/JTH 17 & Under w2009 Youth National Reserve Champion Arabian Gelding JTH 17 & Under 2010 Youth National Top Ten Gelding JOTH & JTH Available for Purchase

EVG

CENDYL

Showing in Arabian Mares JTH 17 & Under 2011 Region 9 Top Five Arabian Mare 2 & Over Available for Purchase

Josh & Jennifer Quintus Pilot Point, TX Barn 940-686-5141 E-mail: colonialwood@gmail.com www.colonialwood.com 116 â&#x20AC;˘ Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

Sarah Porter On Cloud Nine

Prescott +/

Caliente Virtuoso +//

Sarah’s year so far ... Texas State Fair - September 2010 1st Place Western Seat Equitation 10 & Under 1st Place Western Pleasure 10 & Under 3rd Place Hunt Seat Equitation 10 & Under Gulf Coast Christmas Show - December 2010 3rd Place Hunt Seat Equitation 10 & Under Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under Champion Western Seat Equitation 10 & Under Champion English/Country Pleasure 10 & Under Champion Western Pleasure 10 & Under Champion Hunter Pleasure 10 & Under

Toi Store CRF +//

Mayfest Show - May 2011 1st Place UPHA Challenge Cup 10 & Under 1st Place Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under 1st Place English/Country Pleasure 10 & Under Champion English/Country Pleasure 10 & Under 1st Place Western Seat Equitation 10 & Under 1st Place Western Pleasure 10 & Under 1st Place Hunt Seat Equitation 10 & Under 1st Place Hunter Pleasure 10 & Under

Youth Nationals!

Cowtown Classic Show - March 2011 3rd Place Hunt Seat Equitation 10 & Under

Next Stop:

1st Place Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under 1st Place Western Seat Equitation 1st Place English/Country Pleasure 10 & Under 1st Place Western Pleasure 10 & Under 1st Place Hunter Pleasure 10 & Under

Thank you to trainers Kayse Chubb for helping with On Cloud Nine & Toi Store and Josh Quintus for “Cal” and Prescott.

Crescent Creek Farms Robin Porter & Maudi Fleming 2357 Advance Road Weatherford, TX 76088 Ph: 817-594-7027 www.crescentcreekfarms.com

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Isabel Chism &

GSF

Lordof The Ring

Competing in: Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Unanimous Buckeye 1st Place Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Unanimous Buckeye 1st Place Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Abigail Mills & Annies Elva May

Competing in: HA/AA Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Unanimous Buckeye 1st Place HA/AA Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Buckeye 1st Place HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Quintin Roberts showing Halsteads Patriot Competing in: HA/AA English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2010 Youth National Top Ten HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Golden Girl

Competing in: Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Rushlow Arabians Romulus, MI • 734.782.1171 • rushfarm2004@yahoo.com www.rushlowarabians.net

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Jacque Pence showing ... RH

Gladiator +/

Showing in: Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving JTD 17 & Under Accomplishments: 2011 Buckeye Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 2011 Scottsdale Top Ten Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 2009 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Open 2009 Buckeye Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Open

Fabulaire Showing in: Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian English Show Hack JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under Accomplishments: 2011 Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 2011 Scottsdale Top Ten Half-Arabian English Show Hack JTR

Don Julio

Showing in: Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 17 & Under Accomplishments: 2011 Buckeye Champion Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 2011 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Open 2011 Region 10 Champion Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2011 Region 10 Champion Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-17 2011 Region 10 Champion Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open

Gold Mein LOA Showing in: Half-Arabian Mares Saddle/Pleasure JTH 17 & Under Accomplishments: 2011 Scottsdale Champion HA/AA Classic Mares Saddle/Pleasure 2011 Region 7 Champion Half-Arabian Mare Saddle/Pleasure AOTH

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Wow! I cannot believe how fast the last six years have gone by! This Youth Nationals is definitely bittersweet for me; this being my last year. I am very blessed to own the horses I am showing this year—RH Gladiator /, Fabulaire, SC Don Julio and Goldmein LOA. I would not have had the opportunity to ride these wonderful horses that are performing to their fullest potential without the help of my trainers! I would like to thank all my trainers starting with Rick Nab. You have been on this journey with me from the very beginning and I am very lucky to have had your assistance the last six years. Next, Jim and Peter Stachowski, and Sharon Blendinger of the Stachowski team—you have been fantastic! Sharon has done a phenomenal job with Fabulaire and Peter with Gladiator. Thank you to my western trainers, Jody and Larry Hoffman of Hesten Park. You have improved my riding and helped with my confidence in the show ring. Lastly, Terry Holmes, for doing a great job with Gold Mein in halter. The biggest thanks of all goes to my grandparents—without you, none of the last six years would have been possible! Thank you!

~ Jacque Additional thanks to Mary Campbell and Ron Hunter of Mary Campbell Training Center, Bob Battaglia, Russ Vento Jr. and Jeff Lovejoy of Battaglia Farms, and Ellen Beard for all of her help fine tuning my riding.

Trained by: Terry Holmes Rick Nab

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2011 C.T.T. Youth National Contenders Mackenzie Gray Multi-National Champion

Errall Flynn CF+// (Allusion AOF x Twilite) Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Ameristar NA (Naibara Justice (The Chief Justice++/) x Naibara Sugaree) Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Multi-National Reserve Champion

Jessica Hull

Cycret Agent +

(Allionce+/ x Cymply Red (Cytosk+++/)) Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

Kayla Lily + (Fairview Klassique x KJ Kayla) Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

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Cari Thompson Training Cari Thompson 1506 East Valley Road Gardnerville, NV Office: (775) 782-1171 Mobile: (775) 450-1718 carithompsontraining@yahoo.com

The Biggest Baddest ish in the Sea! and Josh Shino Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-17

Josh Shino jd and Phantom Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian Geldings JOTH and JTH 17 & Under 2011 Region 7 Reserve Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 2011 Region 7 Champion Arabian Gelding JTH 2011 Scottsdale Top Ten Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17

She Be Adiva

kbs

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Mares Saddle/Pleasure JTH 17 & Under

Thank you Don & Janey Morse, Oak Ridge Arabians, for the opportunity to show *Fausto, Phantom and She Be Adiva.

2011 Unanimous Scottsdale Champion Western Pleasure JTR 14-17 2010 Youth National Top Ten Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Josh

Josh Shino

Devin Galloway

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 17 & Under Showmanship JTH 14-17

WC Center Stage

Bay Emotion Arabian Reining Horse JTR 14-17 Arabian Reining Seat Equitation 14-17

Cajun Princeof Monaco Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under

Queen Of Hearts LA

Danielle Gibaut

Danelle Galloway

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 Arabian Geldings JTH 17 & Under Showmanship JTH 14-17

Half-Arabian English Show Hack JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Half-Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Showmanship JTH 10 & Under

Point Man NJH

Tamar Desert Wind

My Diamond Girl

RHR Campus King

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17

Half-Arabian Geldings Stock/Hunter JTH 17 & Under

Cajun Princeof Monaco

Queen Of Hearts LA

Windborne Bravada++/ Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Half-Arabian Native Costume JTR 14-17

Madyson McDonald

Whitney Green

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under Showmanship JTH 14-17

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian English Show Hack JOTR and JTR 14-17

Windborne Bravada++/

Amanda Rogers

FS Noble Dancer

Lizzy Nicponski

Shelby Hughes

Kenny McDonald

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 17 & Under

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 Arabian Geldings JOTH and JTH 17 & Under

Arabian Mares JOTH and JTH 17 & Under

Khyenne

Meridien ATL

FH Djamila

Vanessa Pedregon JS Serinah+/

Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Showmanship JTH 10 & Under

Olivia Lee JS Serinah

Olivia Lee

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Showmanship JTH 11-13

KF Psychedelic

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 17 & Under

My Diamond Girl

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Emma Boggs Eva ABC

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

Carolyn McDonald Shino Natalie Jones 9780 East Cactus Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 602.826.1272

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KCSH Proudly Presents 2011 Youth National Contenders

2010 Multi-National Champion

2010 Reserve National Champion

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under

Arabian Mares JOTH and JTH 17 & Under

+/ Wild Card Shown by Lauren Aguilera

EAS Psephora Shown by Taylor Story

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

National Top Ten

Multi-National Champion

2009 National Champion

Mr Boombastic Shown by Lauren Aguilera

Black Lite +// Shown by Taylor Story

RDR +// Ponti Shown by Lauren Aguilera

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

Show Hack 13 & Under

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 13 & Under

Available for purchase after Youth Nationals.

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Competing in Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Not to Jump 14-17

Biyast+++/ x Dressed For Fame

Larry & Jody Hoffman

651-437-8849

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Afire Bey V x Mattellena

Competing in Arabian English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under and JTR 14-17

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651-437-8849

hestenpark@aol.com

Competing in Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under and JTR 14-17

Triften x Bint Mi Toska

Larry & Jody Hoffman

651-437-8849

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Competing in Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

Hucklebey Berry+/ x EA Empressella

Competing in Half Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

A Wild Fire x Toad

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651-437-8849

hestenpark@aol.com

GTF Hallmark x G Calumbine

Competing in Half Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Half Arabian English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup JTR 13 & Under Half Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Larry & Jody Hoffman

651-437-8849

hestenpark@aol.com

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Competing in Half Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

TC Expression+/ x St Pat’s Irish Supreme

Competing in Half Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

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Larry & Jody Hoffman

651-437-8849

hestenpark@aol.com

Competing in Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Matoi X MC Jakita

Monaco X HV Trinidoll

Competing in Half Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Half Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under UPHA Challenge Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Larry & Jody Hoffman

651-437-8849

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Greetings from Bein’s Beach Re gI on 1 CH Am pIo n W es Te Rn se AT eq uI TATI on 10 & un De R

Kori Kelley Western Trail Walk/ Jog 10 & Under

with Im Destinees Hobb y+//

Re gI on 1 To p FIv e TR AI l

Karli Kelley Western Trail Walk/ Jog 10 & Under

with Diamonds R Awes ome++/

A speciAl THANK YOU to Culbreth Equine Management for all your work with the Kelley girls! 144 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

201 1 ScottS dA le ch Am pio n ho rSe mA nSh ip

Victoria Roe ail 13 & Under Horsema nship, Reining and Tr mpys Little Cat+ with Im Destinees Hobby+// and Wi

Bein Performance Horses Scottsdale, Arizona • 480-220-6710 w w w. b e i n p e r f o r m a n c e h o r s e s . c o m j u ne 2011 | Youth • 145

"A wh Yeah!"

What a Great Year! We are so proud of You! — Bisch Training Staff

Bisch Training, LLc DeDe Bisch 8700 E. Black Mountain Road • Scottsdale, Arizona 85266 480.250.4616, cell • 480.575.6124, office • dedebisch@gmail.com Heidi Grigaitis: Instructor • 480-510-3022, cell • heidi.bischtraining@gmail.com Facebook, Bisch Riding Club

www.bischtraining.com

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Amanda Burns

Congratulations, Amanda, on becoming such a beautiful and accomplished rider. We are so proud of you. Keep up the hard work. —Love, Dad, Mom and Austin Papa and Grandma

▲ Vegas LOa+/ H/A Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under 2011 Scottsdale Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under 2011 Region 7 Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under

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2011 Region 1 Reserve Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 17 & Under

Rakkas UB Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under 2011 Region 7 Champion Western Pleasure 13 & Under 2011 Region 1 Reserve Champion Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under j u ne 2011 | Youth • 147

Nik ki Larson

▲ BAyBerry rum LoA+/ Arabian Country English Pleasure W/T

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Showmanship 10 & Under

Nights Afire Bey+ UPHA Challenge W/T H/A Country English Pleasure W/T H/A Saddle Seat Equitation W/T

sAve your PeNNies+/ H/A Hunter Pleasure W/T H/A Hunter Equitation W/T

Afire N sPyce+/ Arabian English Pleasure W/T Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation W/T

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Gab rielle

Bisch Training, LLc

GreenberG

Congratulations Gabby, you are always our Champion. We are so proud of you. —Love, Mom, Dad and Spencer

Save Your PennieS+/ H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 H/A Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 2011 Scottsdale Champion Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 2011 Scottsdale Top Ten HA/AA Hunter Pleasure 14-17 2011 Region 7 Champion Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 2011 Region 7 Reserve Champion HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2010 Youth National Top Ten HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle

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Bad Moon Risin Loa+/ UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup JTR 14-17 H/A Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 H/A English Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under H/A English Show Hack JTR 14-17

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Rodan LTd Arabian Western Pleasure

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JOTR & JTR 14-17

VeRiLy PCF Arabian Mares JOTH and JTH 17 & Under

H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 H/A English Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under H/A English Show Hack JTR 14-17

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BLaCkjaCk Loa+/

Bisch Training, LLc

Sydney Dazzo

BeRRy BeRRy wise Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 Arabian Country English PLeasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

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Brianna Chamberlain showing: Alpine Hai Noon

++++//

2010 Top Ten Youth National Showmanship 10 & Under 2010 Champion Region One Showmanship 10 & Under 2011 Top Ten Scottsdale Showmanship 10 & Under 2011 Reserve Champion Region 7 Showmanship 10 & Under 2011 Top Ten Scottsdale Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 10 & Under 2011 Top Ten Scottsdale Arabian Hunter Pleasure 10 & Under 2011 Top Five Region 7 Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 10 & Under Competing in: A/HA/AA Showmanship 10 & Under Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Helena Schlegel

showing: Khemberry Bey V +//

2010 Youth National Champion Arabian English Show Hack JOTR Competing in: Arabian English Show Hack JTR 14-17 Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 14-17 Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under

Moxberry Bey

Destinees Hobby

2011 Scottsdale Champion HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR

2011 Reserve Champion Scottsdale Western Trail 10 & Under 2011 Champion Region 7 Western Trail 10 & Under 2011 Top Ten Scottsdale Half-Arabian Western Seat Equitation 10 & Under

Competing in: HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 17 & Under HA/AA Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 14-17 HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under

Competing in: A/HA/AA Western Trail Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

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Youth Nationals Contenders Andrew Andersen

t i cK et t o h ol lywo o d

(Hollywood White x Krasala)

Competing in HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 2011 Region 9 Top Five H/A Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

Sydney Andersen Kra i m a ma zi ng

(Amazing Fame V x Khemo Silver Lace)

Competing in Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under 2011 Region 9 Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

Sydney Andersen

Kac h e e na S p i ri t

(Dustys Deck x Tasheena Bask)

Family Owned Family Operated

Competing in Dressage Training Level and First Level JTR 13 & Under HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 17 & Under HA/AA Hunter Hack JTR 17 & Under HA/AA Working Hunter JTR 17 & Under Trained by Ashley Bearden

Family Owned And Operated

Owners: Jimmy Stockton & Gina Andersen 5508 Gregory Lane, Parker, TX 75002 214-763-4979 • ddfarms5508@gmail.com Trainer: CJ Wagner • 469-964-3631 j u ne 2011 | Youth • 153

Youth Clips 2011

2011 Youth NatioNals Clips

Zoe Aron

GraduatinG SeniorS

Zoe Aron

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer – Kramer Training Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Ken and Felicia After high school graduation I plan to… attend brown University in Providence, rhode island, and major in something cool. (i am not quite sure what that will be yet.) While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a shower and talking to my friends from home. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they never give up and you will always be worn out before they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… getting bucked off at a fence, then getting back on to jump it again, and then getting bucked off a second time at the same exact fence. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go to old-Town and buy super spicy hot sauce—i am addicted to it. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. i am so close to beating it and literally cannot stop playing. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… starfish, because they get to chill all day and look pretty.

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Francesca Buttacavoli

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Debbie Price – Priceless Arabians Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Tony and Karen buttacavoli After high school graduation I plan to… go to an art school and pursue my passion for fashion merchandising. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… riding. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they can do anything. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… showing and meeting new people. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… seahorse.

Devin Galloway

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn mcDonald – Cactus rose ranch Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Donald and michele Galloway After high school graduation, I plan to… go to the U of A to become a physical therapist and continue riding my horses. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without…

Devin Galloway

my horse show friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are beautiful! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… my horse going the wrong direction during a regional class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go to rudy’s bbQ. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings and Words With Friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Cuttlefish.

Alexandra Holder

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kelly mathews and Carole stohlmann – Arriviste Arabians Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Denise and bill After high school graduation I plan to… attend college at the University of iowa. i’ll be studying Journalism and mass Communications. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Dr. Pepper. Yes, i know, i should be drinking water instead ... but it’s just so good. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are smarter than you think. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i fell off at the

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walk. While I was cooling my horse out, she tripped and fell to her knees; I was caught completely off guard and flipped over her shoulder. The security camera recorded the entire thing. At least it wasn’t in the show ring! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hang out with the friends I never get to see. Oh, and visit the local Starbucks— multiple times a day. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings—it’s so mindless and addictive. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Turtle. Have you seen “Finding nemo?” Those turtles are having a blast!

Alex Holloway

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: josh Quintus – Colonial Wood Training Center Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Peter and Sheree Holloway After high school graduation I plan to… attend Oklahoma State university and major in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my mom, josh and jennifer, Sapphire and Scarlett, Dreamsicle and Bob, and Rachel. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse

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is… how versatile they are and they have the biggest hearts. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… showing and going to Flying Star. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… narwhal.

Chloe Holmes

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms and Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Terry and Melissa Holmes After high school graduation I plan to… attend Barrett Honors College at Arizona State university and major in Biology. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Ace bandages and Aqua net. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they have tons of personality. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… coming in a saddle seat class on the incorrect diagonal. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… spend time with my friends and ride. My favorite app/video game is… Words With Friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Starfish.

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Chloe Iversen

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas – Showtime Training Center Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Bernie and Bonnie Iversen After high school graduation I plan to… attend erskine College, a small liberal arts, Christian school, and continue showing. After erskine I will either a) pursue veterinary school, or b) start a non-profit organization that trains dogs to work with children affected by the autistic spectrum. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my Mom’s jokes, nerves, and support. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… their inquisitiveness. They have the most unique ability to tune into your emotions or mood. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my best friend was giving me a boost on my horse and I guess she didn’t know her own strength because she flung me over the saddle, like five feet away from my horse. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… driving all over town with my Mom soaking in the surroundings—everything, from the layout of the roads to the structure of the different houses and landscape. j u ne 2011 | Youth • 157

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: shan Wilson – Chrishan Park Your age: 17 Parents’ names: michelle Husbands, mike mains After high school graduation I plan to… get my Cosmetology license and a business degree and hopefully open my own salon. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… showing. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very smart, not crazy! They are beautiful animals and have the wrong image. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i was still in walk/ trot and i was sick, but i went in my class anyway. Halfway through the class, i went to the judge and told him i was going to be sick, and he laughed at me! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… this is my first and only year coming to Youth! My favorite app/video game is… Wii bowling. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… marine biologist.

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Alexandra Petruzzelli

Trainer’s Name/ Farm Affiliation: Christy Higman Clements – Training Center Your age: 17 Parents’ names: beth and Dave Petruzzelli While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… red bull. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they all have their weird quirks, but once you learn to embrace them, you’ll realize that Arabians are the best breed out there. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… at my very first horse show, when i was 9, my rein fell off at the trot. i’ll never forget it and i always triple-check my tack before i go in a class, just in case. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go out to dinner! i always eat at home so when i get to eat out with my friends and family, every night is a treat. My favorite app/video game is… my Facebook® app! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… avalon

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston – iron Horse Farms Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Janice and Thomas Pace After high school graduation I plan to… attend Goucher College in Towson, maryland. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my mom. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they have the most amazing spirit—sure they have incredible heart and versatility, but their spirit is what grasps hold of your soul and never lets go. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… probably when i was getting on several years ago at a Class “A” show and my white show hack pants ripped! Ha-ha! The embarrassing part was i had to show with them all ripped because i didn’t have anything else. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go on the tram, hit up old-Town, and definitely eat at rudy’s and baggins! oh, and how could i forget the amazing gocart/laser tag place nearby! it’s the best! My favorite app/video game is…

Words With Friends—it’s quite addicting! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Sea Lion—they have the most fun! Ha-ha!

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If I lived under the sea, I would be a… creature of the black Lagoon!

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Tayler Rinehart

Lobster—I love the beach and after a couple hours, I get just as red.

Parents’ names: Randy and ellie Troutman and jon Rinehart After high school graduation I plan to… attend jCTC, Shelbyville, Kentucky, and pursue a nursing career. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… sunscreen and family. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are awesome. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I fell down running in a halter class—my horse nuzzled me trying to get me up and the crowd laughed. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… shop. My favorite app/video game is… Facebook®. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Sea Dragon.

beautiful horse! While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they will never judge you. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I fell off riding bareback while trotting and riding with only a lead rope—just wasn’t pretty or smart. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… SHOW! My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin, definitely.

Olivia Phelan

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine johnston – Iron Horse Farms Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Trisha and Dan After high school graduation I plan to… attend university of Georgia. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my mom. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they have very big hearts. They build special “one on one” relationships with people that you can’t find in other breeds. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I fell off my first horse in the show ring. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… shop at uptown. My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Loch ness Monster.

Katherine Running

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and jody Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Gordy and Lorraine Running After high school graduation I plan to… Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: attend the university of Wisconsin, Clarke Vesty and ellie Troutman – Madison, where I intend to go into Windy Meadows pre-law or statistics. I also plan to j u ne 2011 | Youth • 65 riding and showing my Your age: 18 continue

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Helena Schlegel

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Scott Scheyli Your age: 17 Parents’ names: jeff Schlegel and Martha Mckibben After high school graduation I plan to… go to college and possibly do a studyabroad program in europe. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends and family. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that this breed gives every horse a chance to exceed in something. Arabian horses are very unique in

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their talents and are magnificent my horses. horses! While at Youth Nationals, I could not get Larry & Jody Hoffman . 651-437-8849 . hestenpark@aol.com The most embarrassing moment I through the day without… my horses. j u ne 2011 | Youth • 135 experienced when riding/showing my The one thing above all else that people horse was… at the scottsdale Arabian should know about the Arabian horse Horse show. i was in my reining seat is… they are very lovable and have equitation class and my horse and i the best personalities. were doing a run down and right as The most embarrassing moment I i asked him to slide, the pin from my experienced when riding/showing my number stabbed him in the side and horse was… falling off in an open he flew to the left and i flew to the hunter pleasure class surrounded by right. trainers. i got up and finished the My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque class, but left with a sprained ankle. during Youth Nationals is… to get an My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque oreo shake and watch other classes! during Youth Nationals is… be with it’s always fun watching your friends my friends and show my horses. show. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny My favorite app/video game is… Wings. Words With Friends! i have a weak If I lived under the sea, I would be a… spot for scrabble. seahorse. If I lived under the sea, I would be a … Whale shark! They are so powerful Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kim and giant, yet so gentle at the same Christy – Kim Christy show Horses time—it’s incredible. Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dana and Tammy story Debbie Price – Priceless Arabians, After high school graduation I plan to … and Jim Lowe – Lowe show Horse attend Cal Poly, Pomona, majoring Centre in business or Photography and keep Your age: 17 my show career going. Parents’ names: Kyra and richard While at Youth Nationals, I could not get shelgren through the day without… my trainer, After high school graduation I plan to… friends and my parents, because they attend the University of California, are always there supporting me and i santa barbara, and continue to show can always count on them.

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The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are loving and caring and have a great personality—not all crazy like most people first think when they see an Arabian horse. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was... riding in front of a whole bunch of people and totally making a fool of myself up there, making it seem like i didn’t know how to ride. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… just being at the show—Youth nationals is the best show and it’s so fun to see everything and everybody. My favorite app/video game is... Cabelas, Avatar, Animal Vet and sims 3. If I lived under the sea, I would be an… orca Whale—they are so gorgeous. i love them.

Zane Sullivan

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: bob battaglia – battaglia Farms, and s&J’s sunset Farm Your age: 18 Parents’ names: mike sullivan and marie Johnson After high school graduation I plan to… attend new mexico state University to get a mechanical engineering degree and from there attend law school and become a patent lawyer.

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Zane Sullivan

While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… the Arabian horse is one of the most diverse breeds around. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… back in walk/trot, I had a mare just stop in center ring during the middle of the class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… well, of course, show, but also hang out with friends I have made that I only get to see at shows. My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Shark.

horse was… at Scottsdale, I accidently entered the class with a walkie-talkie on my boot. I ended up tossing it in the stands, nearly hitting someone. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… ride my horses. My favorite app/video game is… my Daily Devo. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Manatee!!

Christian Svennes

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Deb McGuire – Performance Plus Arabians Your age: 17 Parents’ names: jeff and Lesa After high school graduation I plan to… go to college and maybe get a job. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a coffee run. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they’re the best! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my

Shea Urgitus

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sally Randle – Randle Performance Horses Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Ron and jodi urgitus After high school graduation I plan to… attend college and continue to ride, of course! While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a golf cart. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the best breed because they are gentle, smart and beautiful! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… at my first horse show, I fell over my horse’s head and went face first into the dirt right before I entered the ring! I had to go into the class with dirt all over me, even hanging off my helmet. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… participate

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in the water balloon fight! My favorite app/video game is… Sneezies. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid!

Leanna Vandlen

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer – Kramer Training, and Denise Wigren – R.O. Lervick Arabians Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Mary napier and Richard Vandlen After high school graduation I plan to... go to college and, hopefully, travel to South America. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… music. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is... they are one of the most versatile breeds. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was... I was in showmanship class when I was about 7 years old and my horse starting acting up. I handed the horse to the ring steward and left the ring. My favorite thing to do Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is.... walking into someplace with air conditioning. My favorite app/video game is... Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a... Rainbow Fish.

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Mallory Arndt

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Deb mcGuire – Performance Plus Arabians Your age: 10 Parents’ names: mark and Amy Arndt While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are kind and loving and that you have to trust in your horse. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i got first place at scottsdale and my horse, High sea, got scared of the ribbon and ran off on me in the victory pass. i ended up above the saddle on his neck holding on with my legs! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to watch the english horses and hang with my friends. My favorite app/video game is… Tap Zoo. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Killer Whale, because black and white are my favorite colors, and i like the big tail that makes big waves.

Brianna Chamberlain

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Mallory Arndt

Parents’ names: rackel Gehlsen and rick Chamberlain While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse, Alpine Hai noon. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… Arabian horses are very peopleoriented, and they will be your friend for life! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i forgot to go to the bathroom before my showmanship class! And there were 12 horses in my class! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horses and hang out with all of my friends. My favorite app/video game is… Tap Target. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin!

The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i couldn’t trot when i was supposed to. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horse! My favorite app/video game is… Yahtzee. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Macy Deak

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: battaglia Farms Your age: 9 Parents’ names: Darrel and sherry Deak While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are just as smart as they are beautiful.

Danelle Galloway

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn mcDonald – Cactus rose ranch Your age: 10 Parents’ names: Donald and michele Galloway While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… hanging out with my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the most beautiful breed of horse. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my western hat flew off during a showmanship class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horses. My favorite app/video game is… Kinectimals. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid.

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Karli Kelley

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: jessica Bein – Bein Performance Horses Your age: 8 Parents’ names: Dan and Becky Kelley While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… riding or seeing my horse Pumba (Diamonds R Awesome). The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they can carry their tail higher. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I went into my western class with my horse’s tail still up and they had to stop the class for my mom to put it down. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eat at Cracker Barrel. My favorite app/video game is… Talking Harry. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Seahorse.

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Danelle Galloway

riding my horses. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are cute! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… I really haven’t had an embarrassing moment. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… the parade and, of course, showing. My favorite app/video game is… Fragger. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Parents’ names: My Aunt Randi Preiser While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my dog Tinkerbell. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very smart. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I was 5 years old and my brother Gabriel Desoto was giving me a lesson on his horse. When I went to get off, I thought he was going to help me, but he put his hands out to grab the bridle, not me, and I let go and fell on my back under the horse. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hang out with all my friends.

Vanessa Pedregon

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 10

Mikayla Michels

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and jody Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 10 Parents’ names: Tracy and Karen Michels While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without…

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My favorite app/video game is… mario bros. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… sea turtle—when it swims it always looks happy.

Isabella Perricone

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christy Higman Clements – Training Center Your age: 8 Parents’ names: malou and steven Perricone While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… riding. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the most beautiful animal in the world. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… falling off into a jump when i used to jump. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… ride and play with all the other kids. My favorite app/video game is… skype! i love talking to my friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… seahorse—they are so beautiful and graceful!

Sarah Porter

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kayse Chubb – Crescent Creek Farms, and Josh Quintus – Colonial Wood Training Center

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Sarah Porter

Your age: 10 Parents’ names: Kay and Howard Porter While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my Aunt robin who supports me and calms me, and my trainers who help me to be a better rider. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they love lots of attention and they “want” you to win. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… once when i was riding with my grandma, maudi, i forgot to check my horse’s girth. While i was riding, i slowly slid off. When i fell off we both laughed hysterically! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… i have never been, but i am looking forward to riding Toi store and Cal! My favorite app/video game is… style savvy on my nintendo Ds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin—they can do really neat tricks in and on top of the water.

While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through a day without… my parents. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how smart and versatile they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my horse srF barbary Jac coughed and my hat fell off. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… playing with all my friends from different barns and showing my horses. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be… Killer Whale.

Quintin Roberts

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: marggie rushlow-roberts and Chad roberts – rushlow Arabians Your age: 7 Parents’ Names: marggie rushlowroberts and Chad roberts

Noah Rooker

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: select show Horses and rooker Training stable Your age: 10 Parents’ names: shawn and Carmelle rooker While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… jaw breakers. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are high trotters. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i fell off Jack and climbed back up on his neck! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque

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during Youth Nationals is… shoot jaw breakers out of straws. My favorite app/video game is… Skate 3. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Shark that lived in the fountain of youth.

Sawyer Elisabeth Anne Tehan

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Brian Murch – Strawberry Banks Farm Your age: 10 Parents’ names: Mike Tehan and Lissa Tehan While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… This is my first time to Youth nationals. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the best horses ever. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my horse trotted when he was supposed to be at the walk in a show. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… I don’t know yet. My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds and Tap Tap. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Seahorse.

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Rex White

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa jo White – john White Stables Your age: 6 Parents’ names: Lisa jo White While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my dogs. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are more fun to ride than a four wheeler. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I messed up my diagonals in a class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… riding. My favorite app/video game is… Lord Of The Rings. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Seahorse.

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Zachary White

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa jo White – john White Stables Your age: 10 Parents’ names: Lisa jo White While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a smoothie. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the only pure breed of horse. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my pants ripped as I was getting ready to go in the arena and I felt the tear getting bigger every time I posted! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… play. My favorite app/video game is… Plants vs. Zombies. If I lived under the sea, I would be… Coral.

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Tabitha Bell

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia burkman – burkman Centre Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Dr. Paul and Jennifer bell While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my double chocolate chip frappuccino in the mornings. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are beautiful and sweet. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… in my first year of walk/ trot. i was wearing short boots and 10 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes my bright red socks were showing. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… the Hippology test. My favorite app/video game is… solitaire. i always play before my classes. If I lived under the sea, I would be an… Angler Fish.

Ethan Bjerke

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and Jody Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 11 Parents names: boni LaVelle and Jim bjerke While at Youth Nationals, I could not

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get through the day without… my mom and my horse, Doris (TCe Flaxin Fire). The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… the courage they have. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i almost got thrown off when my horse was scared by some pigeons. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hanging out with my other Hesten Park friends. My favorite app/video game is… sea monsters by national Geographic. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… nothosaurus (a prehistoric sea monster).

Kaj Bjerke

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and Jody Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 11 Parents’ names: boni LaVelle and Jim bjerke While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a happy feeling. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they have positive attitudes. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i accidentally cut in front of the reserve Champion while

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going up to get my Championship ribbon. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… showing my horse, Doris (TCe Flaxin Fire). My favorite app/video game is… all sonic games. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Clown Fish, because they live in very protected homes, like coral reefs that they can hide in.

Abigail Faith Buschette

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Don LeFever – LeFever Training Center Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Karen and brad buschette While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… i don’t know; i’ve never been to Youth nationals, but i’m looking forward to it. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… Arabians are the best horse in the world! in any stable the horses are just like people, some are crabby and some are happy and most are in between. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… the first time i got on Flamboyant mistress, i caught her tail under my boot, causing her to freak out. That caused me to freak out. i might have shed a tear or two.

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Abigail Faith Buschette

My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… don’t know yet, but I can hardly wait to find out what is most fun. My favorite app/video game is… Howrse on the internet. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin, because they seem super smart and love to swim.

Isabel (Izzy) Chism

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Marggie Rushlow-Roberts and Chad Roberts – Rushlow Arabians Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Bruce and Lisa Chism While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through a day without… seeing my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very smart. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I messed up my first showmanship class, I did the pattern wrong. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… this is my first year going to the Youth nationals. My favorite app/video game is… Paintbrushes (art game). If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

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Darby Deak

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia – Battaglia Farms Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Darrel and Sherry Deak While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… hanging out with my friends and cheering them on. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how beautiful and majestic they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… this year at Scottsdale when we were entering the equidome and were the first class in the morning. The sun was shining through the in-gate and here was a big shadow when we first came in that looked like a hole in the ground. We came trotting in and ellie leaped through the air so she didn’t fall in the “hole.” My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hang out with my friends and enjoy a fun time with my horse. My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Sea Lion.

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Natalie Dixon

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ali Brady – AB Centre Your age: 12 Parents’ names: Steve and Amy Dixon While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are amazing and beautiful animals that should not be stereotyped for being crazy because they’re not. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… going halfway around the arena in an equitation class, on the wrong diagonal. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go swimming with my friends at the hotel. My favorite app/video game is… Paper Toss. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Seahorse.

Sarah Ellis

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Morrill Training Center Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Brian and Cathie ellis While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… hanging out with my teammates. The one thing above all else that people j u ne 2011 | Youth • 167

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should know about the Arabian horse is… how much they love attention. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… at region 9 two years ago when my horse LJr Pros Princess decided to tinkle for almost two minutes straight and then was afraid of it as we went by it for the rest of the class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to go up to sandia Peak and eat dinner with my team and family. My favorite app/video game is… Doodle Jump. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Emmy Farago

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: LeFever Training Centre Your age: 12 Parents’ names: Trent and Alice While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a brush. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… a bird pooped on my white hat in the practice arena, right before my class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… riding, duh. My favorite app/video game is... CoD black ops (Lexi). If I lived under the sea, I would be… spongebob.

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Hannah Feldman

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Donna Waggoner Training Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Julie and Gary Feldman While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… chicken fingers. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they’re very versatile. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i went in with one of my buttons on my jacket unbuttoned in an equitation class!! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go to buca De beppo for my birthday and hang out with my friends watching classes. My favorite app/video game is… Wii new super mario bros! And Doodle Jump. If I lived under the sea, I would be a … sea Turtle.

Crystal Garcia

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Debbie Price – Priceless Arabians Your age: 12 Parents’ names: John and rose Garcia While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… food. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is... that it’s a wonderful animal.

Emmy Farago

The most embarrassing moment I experienced with riding/showing my horse was… haven’t had any moments with my horse YeT! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is... being able to hang out with my friends from the other barns. My favorite app/video game is... Words With Friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a... Dolphin.

Alexandra Lee Gendron

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: beth Ann Graves – silver star Arabians Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Dr. Hank Gendron and mrs. marylee Gendron While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… seeing and having fun with my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… the amazing beauty and versatility of the breed. The kindness in most of them is wonderful too. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i was in 10 & under at region 14 my pants ripped all the way down to my knee and it was before i went into my class, but i went in anyway and fortunately won! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… having a

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Crystal Garcia

shaving cream fight with friends and my barn. We are coved by the end of it! My favorite app/video game is… just Dance 2! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid.

Your age: 13 Parents’ names: jeanne and Billy Gropp While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my parents’ support. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they have a mind of their own. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… in a class of mostly 16+H hunters, my 11H project pony, Travel Size, dumped me across a jump and then ran off to a tall grass mound. There, he turned around and looked down at me as if to say, “Ha” as the crowd applauded the pony’s victory. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hot air ballooning with my dad and elizabeth.

Mackenzie Gray

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cari Thompson – Cari Thompson Training Your age: 11 1/2 Parents’ names: Todd and Anastasia Gray While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… I don’t know since this will be my first year. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are beautiful and amazing horses. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my horse almost ran over a judge at Scottsdale. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… I’m hoping to find out while I’m there since I’ve never been to Albuquerque. My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Seahorse.

Alexandra Lee Gendron

My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid.

Hayley Haertel

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Deb McGuire – Performance Plus Arabians Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Rick and Denise While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… mom. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… I feel as though my Arabian is more a best friend; she knows when I’m nervous, happy or sad, and at times it shocks me at how my emotions rub off on her.

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Raven Gropp

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: elizabeth Pizzonia – elizabeth Pizzonia Training Center

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Hayley Haertel

The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… trotting to line after my pattern in showmanship, tripping over my own feet, and “yep,” taking a header in the dirt, white hat and all. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… watching the show with my friends. My favorite app/video game is…. Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… squirrelfish! (seriously, there is such a thing).

Sophia Handel

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston – iron Horse Farms Your age: 13 Parents’ names: ellen and Jeff Handel While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… WATer! The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… although they are spirited, Arabians are very intelligent and sweet. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… riding and hanging out with friends. My favorite app/video game is… Doodle Jump! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin because they are adorable!

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Luci Hernandez

The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: horse is… they have very different Christy Higman Clements – personalities. Training Center The most embarrassing moment I Your age: 11 experienced when riding/showing my Parents’ names: barbara blanck and horse was… falling down in one of my eddie Hernandez first showmanship classes. While at Youth Nationals, I could not get My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque through the day without… my horse during Youth Nationals is… eating at maggie. the different restaurants that i don’t The one thing above all else that people have in California. should know about the Arabian horse 66 • Youth r A bi A napp/video Hor se T i mes My| Afavorite game is… is… they are one of the most versatile Tap Zoo. horses in the world. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… The most embarrassing moment I Dolphin. experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when maggie tried to line up early at the show in Gainesville. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… i don’t know! This is my first time at Youth nationals. My favorite app/video game is… smurf Village. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… starfish.

Kori Kelley

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica bein – bein Performance Horses Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Dan and becky Kelley While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… being with my horses.

Nikki Larson

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dede bisch – bisch Training Your age: 11 Parents’ names: John and Lori Larson While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… saying hello to my horses. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how sweet and smart the Arabian horse is. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my horse, night Afire bey, freaked out and started bucking and neighing because he was the only one in the class. He stood by the in-gate and started to rear and cry

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Nikki Larson

so my trainer Dede had to stand on one side of the ring with the judges so I could finish my class! BTW, I did finish the class and Taz settled down. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… watch the 14-17 Half-Arabian park class while eating Red Robin ice cream, and riding my bike around the show grounds! My favorite app/video game is… Wii Mario Cart. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin! They are amazing.

I ended up with my face on his bridle path. I left a bright pink lipstick mark on his grey hair. I also bit my lip so hard it was bleeding. It all worked out okay because we were named champion in that class, and we love to watch the video of my “big trip.” My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… watch classes at the show because there are so many good riders and horses. I also love participating in all the activities, and hanging around with my friends and other youth riders! My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja and Cribbage. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Sea Turtle because they can live for upwards of 50 years. Sea Turtles can also breathe air for short periods of time, so they can come up on land!

MiKenna LaVenture

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and jody Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 12 Parents’ names: Michael and Kara LaVenture While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… all my horse show friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that the Arabian horse is not just very beautiful and talented. They have individual personalities that make them lovable animals. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… last year during my CeP final, my horse, Andy, tripped while transitioning from the trot to the walk. He fell almost to his knees and

Olivia Lee

MiKenna LaVenture

Olivia Lee

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald and natalie jones – Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Anne Aberbach and Steve Lee While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… The Hat Lady making my bun. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are beautiful. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horses. My favorite app/video game is… Doodle jump! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin—they are adorable and friendly.

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Lexi LeFever

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: my dad Don – LeFever Training Centre Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Don and Teresa LeFever While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… friends. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… i’m only 11 so i have been pretty lucky and haven’t had anything bad happen yet. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… decorating and riding in the golf carts. My favorite app/video game is… mario Cart. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Puffer Fish.

Kenny McDonald

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: mcDonald Arabians Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Gary and Holly mcDonald While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are just like big teddy bears. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i tripped in a halter class. 172 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

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My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eat baskin-robbins®. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Tuna.

Abigail (Abby) Mills

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: marggie rushlow-roberts and Chad roberts – rushlow Arabians Your age: 11 Parents’ names: nick and Amy mills While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through a day without… riding. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… when they’re mixed with Quarter Horses, they’re the best. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when may trotted in my class instead of walking. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… this will be my first year going to nationals. My favorite app/video game is... Pocket God. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

McKenna Norris

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jaime smith – silver Aspen ranch Your age: 12

McKenna Norris

Parents’ names: Jerry and Kelli Jo norris While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends, family and fabulous trainer. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are the prettiest horses in the world and are very sensitive and lovable! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my friend and i were riding bareback over poles, and we both fell off my horse. it was in front of a lot of people too, but we couldn’t stop laughing! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… showing horses and watching classes with my friends! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… shrimp!

Peyton Randle

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tyson and sally randle – randle Performance Horses, and bob Locke – bond show Horses Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Tyson and sally randle While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse

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is… they are sweet, loving and smart. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I said ‘Hi’ to one of my friends in the show ring. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… watch my friends show. My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds—best game ever! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid, of course!

Anna Redmond

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Greg Harris – Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Tom and Carmen Redmond While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Baskin-Robbins®. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I was called out for top five and the announcer said they made a mistake and my ribbon was taken away. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… have water balloon fights. My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Anna Redmond

Elaina Roeder

only one in evening formal attire. I was so embarrassed. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… other than showing horses, swim at the pool. My favorite app/video game is… Cut The Rope and just Dance. If I lived under the sea I would be a… Dolphin, because I love to jump and flip in the air.

Trainers Name/Farm Affiliation: Shan Wilson – ChriShan Park Your age: 12 Parents’ names: Kristin and edwin While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… giving all my horses treats. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are fun to ride. The most embarrassing moment I experienced showing my horse was… this year in Iowa. The evening session began in the early afternoon. We went out to lunch and received a call that our medal class was in 20 minutes. We raced back and I threw on my formal as I had planned, not realizing it was only three o’clock in the afternoon. Of course, I was the

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Select Show Horses, Rushlow Arabians, and Rooker Training Stable Your age: 13 Parents’ names: Shawn and Carmelle Rooker While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… yellow Gatorade®.

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Jenna TeKolste

The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how versatile they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my horse got spit on my face in the lineup. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… shop. My favorite app/video game is… race of Death, ninja Jump, and Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid with a pet seahorse.

Nora Shaffer

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and Jody Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 11 Parents’ names: Laura and Chris shaffer While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends and family. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how smart, beautiful, and kind they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i went into a class with a radio on, and had to get it off before the gate closed and luckily, i did! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… nothing in particular, but i love how fun it is, all of

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the activities and the regional parade. My favorite app/video game is… Cut The rope or Doodle Jump. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Jenna TeKolste

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Deb mcGuire – Performance Plus Arabians Your age: 12 Parents’ names: rob and Kari TeKolste While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a cherry iCee® and a slice of cheese pizza. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they have to be your friend and trust you enough to make it at a national level. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… this didn’t happen on my horse, but last year at Youth, when i was test riding a Half-Arabian english horse, i fell off the horse in front of all my barn friends and tons of trainers. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… watch the Half-Arabian park class and have barn water wars. My favorite app/video game is… The Annoying orange. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… sea Turtle—they have a handy dandy helmet 24/7.

Gabrielle Aguirre

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Lauren Aguilera

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kim Christy show Horses Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Kirk and Jena Aguilera While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my trainer, Kim. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the most beautiful breed of horse ever and once you own an Arabian, you won’t want any other breed. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… i was in walk/trot 10 & under and i went into the class with a walkie-talkie hooked onto my coat! Luckily someone called for a time-out, so one of the girls from my barn had me throw it over the rail during the time out! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horses! My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Gabrielle Aguirre

Trainer’s Name/Farm: Tish Kondas and Carla schiltz –

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Dani Andrusko

Showtime Training Center Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Kelli and Gerry Aguirre While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Baskin-Robbins®® ice cream. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that it is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. They are beautiful and elegant, yet highly intelligent. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… this year at Region 12. I showed up at the warm-up arena ready to get on my country horse, but it was time for show hack, and I was in the wrong clothes. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eat at the elephant Bar. We eat there a total of probably 5 out of 7 days. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Starfish.

Dani Andrusko

Name: Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 17 Parents’ names: john and Genny While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my

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sunglasses and schedule. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very cool. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… having my underwear hanging out an entire lesson. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eat Cinny Minnies and pancakes and watch Baxter bask in the sun in his pool. My favorite app/video game is… n64 Super Smash Brothers. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid, hands down!

SaVanna Emilé Beale

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Beth Ann Graves and jennifer Price – Silver Star Arabians LLC Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Beth Beale While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a schedule. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… their intelligence. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… falling off. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… going to California Pizza. My favorite app/video game is… Pac-Man.

Hannah Bell

If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Turtle—they are calm and take life easy.

Hannah Bell

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lowe Show Horse Centre and Burkman Centre Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Paul and jennifer Bell While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my mom and my trainers, Cynthia and jim. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are incredibly elegant, beautiful and versatile. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to eat chili at McAllister’s Bakery after my classes. My favorite app/video game is… the Facebook® app! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Manatee.

Olivia Boggs

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Midwest Station I, Inc. Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Bob and janene Boggs While at Youth Nationals, I couldn’t get through the day without… my mom and Aunt jill. My mom thinks of everything, and my aunt always says laughter is the best medicine. It keeps the air light before a big class. One thing above all else that people

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should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are all different—no two are alike. They are beautiful and great lifetime buds. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when showing/riding my horse was… when i ran over a judge during my first championship class when i was 8. no worries, our steering is really coming along! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… the annual water fight between all the barns! bTW, midwest is gonna own the fight this year. Prepare for total domination! My favorite video game/app is… none. i’m more of an Uno® kind of girl. If I lived under the sea, I would be… Dory. i’m pretty forgetful and tend to repeat myself. However, i don’t go around saying P. sherman 42 Wallaby Way, sydney, but fish are friends, noT FooD!

Amanda Burns

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dede bisch – bisch Training @ Los Cedros UsA Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Danny and Deborah burns While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… showing my horses. The one thing above all else that people

Amanda Burns

should know about the Arabian horse is… how loving they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i fell off before one of my classes. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eating dinner at The Japenese Kitchen. My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid.

Maris Castang

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas – showtime Training Center Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Kim Castang and Jean-baptiste Castang While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… the help of my family and everybody at showtime Training Center. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very loving and always give their best with whatever you want them to do. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… after an equitation class, i had to go back into the arena on foot, to receive my ribbon. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque

Maris Castang

during Youth Nationals is… spend time with my horses and friends. My favorite app/video game is… mario Party. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Logan Chisholm

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: stanley White iii – Long meadow Arabians Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Jeff and Tina Chisholm While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a trip to starbucks®. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are beautiful horses—noT crazy and high strung as people seem to think. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing was… when my boot came off in the middle of a reining pattern at the scottsdale show! i even managed to still score. Crystal was very proud! Ha-ha! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to ride on the track with my friends. This is our tradition every year! My favorite app/video game is… Pac-man. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… seahorse!

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e competing in the following Halter classes:

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Sydney Dazzo

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dede Bisch – Bisch Training, Sandro Pinha – Arabians International and Gary Dearth – Pine Ridge Arabians Your age: 17 Parents’ names: Sam and Vicki Dazzo While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my trainers, friends, and family. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that each horse has their own distinct personality. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I sat on a nail right before a class and ripped a hole in the seat of my pants and my mom had to duct tape it. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hang out at the fairgrounds and see all the barns from around the country in my hometown. My favorite app/video game is… I don’t really have a favorite. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid.

Sydney Dazzo

While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse June 2011 210 is… they have great personalities! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… forgetting my pattern my first year of 13 & under. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show and see all of my friends! My favorite app/video game is… Facebook®. If I lived under the sea, I would be… Patrick Star.

Sarah Delisi

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa jo White – john White Stables

Juliette Dell

Your age: 17 Parents’ names: jennifer and Sam Delisi While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Starbucks! Youth The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how smart these animals truly are. Besides their natural beauty, talent and willingness to please, the Arabian horse is incredibly intelligent. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… I forgot my back number at national Show Horse Finals last year. When they asked us to make an initial Top Ten victory pass, I thought someone else was before me. The announcer had to call my back number a few times before I realized

Juliette Dell

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kellye Hill – 6D Ranch Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Michael and Susan Dell

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Sarah Esqueda

it was me. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… going out to eat at all the fun restaurants, or go on top of the mountain for dinner— that’s pretty unbelievable. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings. so addicting. If I lived under the sea, I would be an… otter—they’re the cutest things ever.

Mary Catherine Ellis

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris morrill Training Center Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Cathie ellis and brian ellis While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… riding my horses. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are kind, sweet, and loving animals. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… showing with split pants at region 9. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horses and ride the tram to the top of sandia Peak and eat with the team. My favorite app/video game is… Doodle Jump! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid. 178 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

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should know about the Arabian horse is… that they have a mind of their own. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i went into the ring with my hat on backwards for the whole class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… seeing all my friends from across the country. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… narwhal.

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia burkman – burkman Centre Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Tony and Keri esqueda While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Cynthia burkman. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are magnificent, beautiful, and loving creatures. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… i fell off my horse in walk/trot, at the walk! Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque Carolyn mcDonald and natalie Jones during Youth Nationals is… just – Cactus rose ranch being around the show barn, Your age: 16 cheering everyone on. Parents’ names: My favorite app/video game is… Larry and Kristin Green Angry birds! While at Youth Nationals, I could If I lived under the sea, I would be a… not get through the day without… Great White shark. i’m in love my trainers and the support of my with them! friends and family, and, of course, my awesome horses. The one thing above all else that people Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: should know about the Arabian horse natalie Jones and Carolyn mcDonald is… their unique personalities really – Cactus rose ranch stand out. Your age: 17 The most embarrassing moment I Parents’ names: michelle and Duncan experienced when riding/showing my While at Youth Nationals, I could not get ® horse was… my first year at Youth through the day without… starbucks . nationals i was going into line in The one thing above all else that people one of my hunter classes, and i ran

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Liz Haven

into the back of a horse—that was definitely embarrassing. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to show and be on the show grounds to watch classes and spend time with my family and friends. My favorite app/video game is… Pandora. I love my music; I’m always listening to it everywhere I go. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin!

Liz Haven

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: jim Lowe – Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 17 Parents’ names: jane Haven While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Kelly Byers. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are curious and versatile. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… falling off my horse in my first class and having everybody stare at me. At least now I can laugh at it. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… chill with friends and go the hot spot— McDonald’s. My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Crab.

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Shelby Hughes

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald and natalie jones – Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 16 Parents’ names: Alisa Thompson and Shawn Hughes While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a golf cart. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how hard they try in everything they do. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I missed a class because I wasn’t paying attention. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hang out with all my friends and have water balloon fights! My favorite app/video game is… Dance Dance Revolution. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid.

Jessica Hull

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cari Thompson Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Curt and Liz Hull While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse

Jessica Hull

is… they are not crazy, they are smart and very loving. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… a couple of years ago, my horse tripped really bad and I went right over the top of her! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… get ice cream after I show! My favorite app/video game is… equestriad. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Mackenzie Iversen

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas – Showtime Training Center Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Bonnie and Bernie Iversen While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… concessions. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very intelligent. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I broke during the canter. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… ride in classes. My favorite app/video game is… Call Of Duty. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid. j u ne 2011 | Youth • 179

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Cooper Koch

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lowe show Horse Centre Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Kathy and billy While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are the most beautiful breed of horse, in my opinion. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i was showing in my first halter class, and i tripped and almost fell while we were running in. Luckily, only a couple people saw. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… well, this is my first nationals, so i’m not sure. My favorite app/video game is… mario Kart. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… seahorse.

Payton Koch

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe – Lowe show Horse Centre Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Kathy and billy Koch While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they do everything and will 180 • Youth | A r A bi A n Hor se T i mes

Cooper Koch

participate in any discipline you want. The most embarrassing thing moment I experiences when riding/showing my horse was… when i had to wear a t-shirt as a costume headpiece. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… this is my first year so i don’t know what my favorite thing to do is. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… starfish.

Hannah Kulik

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe – Lowe show Horse Centre Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Debbie and Glen Kulik While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how loyal and loving they are. no matter what mood i am in, whenever i see my horses i am instantly happy. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… probably when i was at scottsdale this year and in one of my classes i thought the announcer said to halt, so i stopped my horse, and when looking around i noticed that they had said to walk.

Payton Koch

My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… watching all my friends show and cheering them on! My favorite app/video game is... Angry birds—it’s so addicting! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid—they have beautiful long hair, and are always so colorful!

Chloe Ann Lloyd

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Gail simpson – st. Croix Training Center Your age: 14 Parents’ names: David and Kim Lloyd While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… smiling and being with my horse and friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… their big hearts! Love them unconditionally. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… having my helmet fall off TWiCe riding at sahara sands. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… first year going! i’m really excited to experience this great time! My favorite app/video game is… Facebook®! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… seahorse!

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Christian Martens

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Laurie and eric Martens While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my mom. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… every breed of horse has Arabian blood. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… I don’t have one yet, but I’m looking forward to it! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… creating barn mischief. My favorite app/video game is… AnGRY BIRDS! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… narwhal.

Chloe Ann Lloyd

working they are. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing was… in an equitation class I was the first to do my pattern. At the end, I cantered into the lineup after my pattern when I was supposed to trot. I watched the next few riders do their pattern and was surprised that they all went off pattern. It wasn’t until about the 5th or 6th rider that I realized it was me. needless to say, I didn’t do very well! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… canter my horse around the racetrack and have water balloon fights from golf carts. If I lived under the sea, I would be an… Orca (killer) whale. They are beautiful, majestic and strong.

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Mady McDonald

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald and natalie jones – Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Gary and Holly McDonald While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Pinkies breakfast burritos. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are like family; you can never get rid of him. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… falling off in the warm-up arena at the walk. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… ride my bike around the show grounds with

Maggie McCarthy

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ali Brady Your age: 16 Parents’ name: Kevin and Debbie McCarthy While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my daily walk with my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… how loyal, versatile, and hard

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my friends. My favorite app/video game is… Fruit ninja. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… blow Fish.

Emily Moore

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cedar ridge Arabians and Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Tom and Liz moore While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… room service. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they’re nice and intelligent. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… during my first 13 & under equitation class. my mom assured me that there would be no pattern because it was a small show and it wasn’t a championship class so, when it turned out that there was a pattern, i went in and made up my own. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to hang out with my friends that i haven’t seen in a year. My favorite app/video game is… Doodle Jump! If I lived under the sea, I would be… spongebob and hang out at the Krusty Krab all day.

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Laura Morton

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: John Golladay and Leah beth boyd – Cedar ridge Arabians Your age: 16 Parents’ names: Joe and Janice morton While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… WATer—a couple gallons of it. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are beautiful and unique. They have something extra special than any other breed. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when i showed my horse, slammy, at region 10 for the first time in my 13 & under class and i couldn’t stop cantering him and the announcer had to announce about three or four times that, “We are trotting now... Trot... Trot... excuse me ladies, but it’s time to trot.” i’m pretty sure everyone was shaking their heads knowing i couldn’t get my five-yearold to stop. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to experience new and tasty restaurants around the area. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid—they are so pretty and i would ride a pink dolphin around.

Lizzy Nicponski

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn mcDonald and natalie Jones – Cactus rose ranch Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Geri and Dave nicponski While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my trainer and friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are the most noble breed that you could have. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… having to get excused from a huge class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… ride around in the golf carts and have huge water fights at night. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Lian Oteiza

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christy Higman Clements – Training Center Your age: 16 Parents’ name: maile Aguila While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… spending quality time bonding, loving on and

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Lian Oteiza

spoiling my horses with lots of treats. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are the most pure of all breeds, most intelligent, athletic and intuitive. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I was 10 years old I went to show my horse justin in an equitation class and not only did I put my jods on backwards, when given a leg up my pants ripped and I had to ride the class that way. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… visiting and spending time with all my friends from other barns that I normally don’t get to see all year. My favorite app/video game is… iTunes®. j u ne If I lived under the sea I would be a… Mermaid.

Victoria Oto

horse was… my friends and I were riding downtown when my horse slipped and did the splits. I was in shock and it took me a minute to think of getting off her. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horse. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid.

Jackie Pakula

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia, Crystal Mcnutt, Taryn Lundquist and Laurie Martin Your age: 15 Parents’ names: jeff and josie Pakula While at Youth Nationals, I could not 2011 | Youth • 67 get through the day without… showing

Jackie Pakula

and hanging out with my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are one of God’s most beautiful and versatile creatures. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I put the wrong number on for a class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… showing, going to Macaroni Grill and hanging out with my friends. My favorite app/video game is… Words With Friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Shrimp.

Olivia Pakula

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia, Crystal Mcnutt, Taryn

Victoria Oto

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Hickerson Arabians Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Patricia and edwin Oto While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a golf cart. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they aren’t as wired as people think. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my

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Lundquist and Laurie martin Your age: 14 Parents’ names: Jeff and Josie Pakula While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… baskin-robbins® ice cream. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are very versatile and in my mind, the most beautiful horse there is. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… i fell off my horse and broke my arm during a class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to show my horses and see all my friends. My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Jacque Pence

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: stachowski Farm, Hesten Park, Terry Holmes and rick nab Your age: 18 Parents’ names: Grandparents Carl and Dorothy moyer While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… hanging out

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with my friends and visiting with my horses. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they are beautiful animals that can bring much joy into one’s life. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… probably when i was getting ready to go in the gate of a country class and my pants ripped. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show! My favorite app/video game is… Angry birds and Paper Toss. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin—they are super intelligent and friendly.

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Caitlin Pigott

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia burkman – burkman Centre, and Highland Pride Arabians, inc. Your age: 16 Parents’ names: Jim and Alison Pigott While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… a cherry iCee® or baskin-robbins®. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they love their owners unconditionally, are graceful, and have

Cassidy Raymond

intense beauty. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… at scottsdale last year when my rat-catcher came unbuttoned in the back and was flapping in my face the whole second direction. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to hang out with my friends and go to all of the amazing restaurants. My favorite app/video game is… Facebook® and Angry birds— it’s addicting! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… seahorse or Dolphin.

Sarah Rahimi

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Gail simpson – st. Croix Training Center Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Cathy and Ab While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… the golf cart. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that they’re wonderful! The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… i fell off when the horse was standing still. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque

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Eva Redmond

during Youth Nationals is … eat the Mexican food. My favorite app/video game is… Mario Kart. If I lived under the sea, I would be an… Octopus.

Cassidy Raymond

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: joel Kiesner – Kiesner Training Your age: 15 Parents’ names: David and Kim Raymond While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse Heart Throb. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… its versatility and beauty. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I was at the barn one day and after a really tough lesson I just broke down and cried in front of everyone, including joel. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eat, compete, and repeat! My favorite app/video game is… Mario Kart. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Mermaid.

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Eva Redmond

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Greg Harris, Thiago Sobral and Marisa Basinger – Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Tom and Cindy Redmond While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… The Hat Lady and Allyson Harris. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very smart and loving. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… trust me, there’s not enough room on this page to even begin. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… to watch classes, show, and hang out with friends that I usually don’t get to see. My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Fish?

Victoria Roe

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: jessica Bein – Bein Performance Horses Your age: 14

Elise Roeder

Parents’ names: Luke and Denise Roe While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Baskin-Robbins®. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… it is not just an animal, they are companions and have true feelings for their riders and owners. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… anytime I go off of pattern. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show my horse. My favorite app/video game is… Angry Birds. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin!

Elise Roeder

Trainer’s Name/Farm affiliation: Shan Wilson – ChriShan Park Your age: 16 Parents’ name: Kristin and edwin While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through a day without… going swimming. One thing about all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… that Arabians are in almost every breed’s bloodline.

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Amanda Rogers

The most embarrassing moment I experienced when showing was… Youth nationals 3 years ago. i entered the arena for my pleasure class and had a great first pass only to find out i was in the next section. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… visiting Cupcakeology and bring back cupcakes for the entire barn. My favorite app/video game is… shazam. i love music, and shazam lets me know what i am listening to! If I lived under the sea, I would be a… sea Turtle. They can live to be 150 years old and who wouldn’t want to spend the next 150 years traveling the tropical oceans sunbathing and eating.

Amanda Rogers

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn mcDonald and natalie Jones – Cactus rose ranch Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Kristine and Dave While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my supportive friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse

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Josh Shino

is… that they’re very smart, and are easy to maintain a great bond with. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… performing a pattern incorrectly and running over 2 cones, then forgetting to go back into the ring to line up. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… showing hunter and milling around with friends! My favorite app/video game is… my plug & play Pac-man® box. If I lived under the sea, I would be… Poseidon.

Josh Shino

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn mcDonald and natalie Jones – Cactus rose ranch Your age: 15 Parents’ names: matt and Carolyn shino While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my friends and family. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are beautiful, kind animals that

Rae Shumate-Tysor

everyone should be able to have in their life. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when my pants ripped when i got on and i didn’t have enough time to change so i had to show with a huge hole in my pants. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hang out with friends and show! My favorite app/video game is… Words With Friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… shark.

Rae Shumate-Tysor

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston – iron Horse Farms Your age: 14 Parents’ names: sandy shumate and Greg Tysor While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Kassie. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are different from any other breed. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my

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Madeleine Simms

horse was… hasn’t happened yet! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… go to the hotel after a long day of riding. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Sea Monkey.

Madeleine Simms

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price – Price Performance, and Katie Beck – Mike neal Arabian Center Your age: 17 Parents’ names: john and Michelle Simms While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse, family and trainers. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… the passion these animals have for showing, and their undeniable abilities. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… while during the flag ceremony at my region, and riding my young horse, the flag started to fall off the flag pole and got wrapped around his ears. He decided to spin around in a circle and I ended up having to throw the flag. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque

Kaley Smith

during Youth Nationals is… show my horses and help in the famous water fights. My favorite app/video game is… Ratchet and Clank. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Killer Whale.

Kaley Smith

Trainers name/farm affiliation: Kevin and Ken Price – Price Performance Horses Your age: 16 Parents’ name: Donna Wold and Kyle Smith While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… lots of water and a smoothie from Keva juice. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are the best breed out there—they are the most beautiful to look at and the most loyal horse there is. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… the zipper on my boot busted open in the warm up arena, so for my entire class my boot was only attached to my leg by the top snap! We won the class and now have a

Amara Spizzirri

victory pass picture to laugh at. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… without question, riding in the golf carts! My favorite app/video game is… Sky Burger. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

Amara Spizzirri

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Thiago Sobral and Greg Harris – Wolf Springs Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Keith and Miriam Spizzirri While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… food. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… show! If I lived under the sea, I would be an… Octopus.

Kana Sumiyoshi

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Todd Hickerson Your age: 16 Parents’ names: Teresa Sumiyoshi While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… the breakfast

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burrito they serve on the fairgrounds. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are, without doubt, the most beautiful breed in the horse world. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… at region 3, i passed a judge too closely and my horse tried to bite his arm off. This was caught on the video camera that was taping the class. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… dressing up for the costume class and bonding with the other kids in my region. My favorite app/video game is… Words With Friends. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin.

While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my horse. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are, to me, the most spirited and beautiful horse. You will never see any other horse do anything quite like the Arabian. They can do everything with style. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… at the 2009 Youth nationals i was riding a big, awesome horse. before our first class, as i was getting on, and my pants split almost all the way down the inside. We didn’t have enough time to run back and get duct tape, so i ended up going in the class with a split in my pants. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… definitely, showing my horse and hanging out with my friends and people i normally don’t see much. My favorite app/video game is... Angry birds!

Kelly Svoboda

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman – Hesten Park Arabians Your age: 16 Parents’ names: melanie and David svoboda

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Hannah Vaught

If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Dolphin!

Hannah Vaught

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman – Hesten Park Your age: 15 Parents’ names: brian and Kelly Vaught While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my grandma. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… it is the single best breed of horse, ever. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… he hasn’t really embarrassed me ... yet. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… not really sure seeing as this will be my first time there. My favorite app/video game is… Zombie Farm. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… mermaid.

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Camille Waechter

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Todd Hickerson – Hickerson Arabians Your age: 15 Parents’ names: joe and Annie Waechter While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… everyone in my barn and all of my friends. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… not only their beauty, but their incredible personality they share with us. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… tripping and almost falling in my showmanship class at Youth nationals after doing a perfect pattern. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… SHOWInG! And watching the night classes. My favorite app/video game is… Tiny Wings!

Brandon Walker

If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Starfish.

Brandon Walker

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: josh Quintus – Colonial Wood Training Center Your age: 16 Parents’ names: josh and jennifer Quintus While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… my mom. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they can bring excitement and new, great friends into your life. The most embarrassing moment I experienced when riding/showing my horse was… when I was showing halter and my horse wouldn’t move! My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… hanging with my friends and riding the golf carts! My favorite app/video game is… Facebook®. If I lived under the sea I would be a… Box jellyfish.

Sarah Beth Womble

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: joel and Ashton Kiesner – Kiesner Training, and Tara Carpio – Belvedere Farm Your age: 15 Parents’ names: Mickey and Dee Dee Womble While at Youth Nationals, I could not get through the day without… Diet Dr. Pepper. The one thing above all else that people should know about the Arabian horse is… they are very lovable animals. The most embarrassing moment I 2011 Region 12 Unanim Unani experienced when riding/showing my English Pleasure JO J horse was… equitationH/A at Region 12 … never again. My favorite thing to do in Albuquerque during Youth Nationals is… eat at the Macaroni Grill with all of my friends. My favorite app/video game is… Tap Tap Revenge 3. If I lived under the sea, I would be a… Puffer Fish.

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